4th of July

Yesterday was the 4th of July and we celebrated with having a bbq with friends and family. We had a lot of good food, beer and of course family and friends.
I would say though the real fun started once the firework show started.

Alyssa had fun playing with all the kids from her playgroup in the backyard. I was sorry that they all left before the fireworks because it was simply amazing and well worth the wait.

Our neighbors and neighborhood put on a fabulous firework show and than the Tulalip show lasted a good half hour or so if not longer and than the Everett show. It was simply amazing. Alyssa enjoyed it for the most part but just didn't like the loud noises and was really concerned about her Papa. We spent almost two hours watching fireworks and was thankful we didn't waste any money on them. Alyssa went back and forth from watching on the couch to the front porch and Knox just slept right through them!

The weather held out for us and there was no rain at the house at all that day. A little drizzle in the morning but it stopped and although it didn't clear up it was still a nice day out. I enjoyed having Cory off this year because I know if he stays on this court code he will end up having to work it the next couple of years. Although the last few he had been able to get them off due to working first watch and vacation. I guess there are some advantages to first watch but not many!