Independence Day Fun

We had a great time this year when the 4th of July came around.  Beau went on an overnight pack/camp trip the night before leaving on the 3rd and returning home the afternoon of the 4th.  He had a GREAT time!

Here's Beau on his horse with his pack mule behind him.

He went with his brother, Chance.  Here's Chance on Bella.

These brothers had a great time.

While we at home waited for daddy to return we spent some time with my family participating in their traditional events.

We met up with the aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandma and grandpa for breakfast.

Here's Evie (far right) with her cousins Mollie and Carter.

Here we are waiting to eat breakfast.

We then all met up at the pool for some swimming time.

Daddy then got home and we all went to a neighborhood BBQ and party together.  Evie has seriously hated the fireworks every year thus far because her hearing is so sensitive and the all the pops, cackles, and whistles have sent her into tears.  This year she really wanted to love the fireworks, but the noise was still too much.  She would watch a street firework and cover her ears until it was over.  She loves to watch them, but hates to listen to them.  

Thus . . . the sparklers quickly became a HUGE favorite this year.

We had a great time.  We are lucky to live here in the USA.  We have a lot of comforts that many people in the world can only dream about.  We are blessed people!

And . . . I feel extra blessed to have these babies!  I love them to pieces.