How We Spent Our 4th of July

It was nice to have Jay off an extra day this week. Sadly, tomorrow he and the kids have work and school. I am sure getting up early after a fun, late day will be a bit difficult. But at least it is Friday.

Here are some photos from the simple events in "traditional" 4th of July celebration in our home.

 Isaiah and Elliana looking so adorable in their red, white and blue.

 Two precious sisters, daughters, and friends..Mo Mo and Nay Nay

 This toy, was not meant for riding on really, but it is just her size and she get herself around pretty well. She loves it.

 Now the yearly water fight battle begins.. This is serious business.

 I am telling you it is very, very serious.

 Last year we had a firework ban so Toby, our creative son invented "Water works". Weeks prior to the 4th he saves all the empty shampoo, soap, vitamin bottles etc that I allow him to get his hands on. Then the kids created them into a water explosion of some sort. This year they even put food coloring into the water.

 Ellie had fun with her little water balloon that would not pop. Which was just great fun for her. She kept throwing it and Moriah retrieved it for her each time, for about 15 minutes it kept her occupied. 

 Asher having fun and working hard at these bubbles.

 Elliana and Eliza posing for the camera, as Eliza attempts to show her to throw down the Pop Its..one of children's highlights of the holiday.

 She was so excited as she made it "pop"! Here with Makenna.

 Our typical serious little boy, we got some big smiles from him when he figured out how to "pop" the Pop Its.

 Lenea, Jacob and Toby gearing up to watch the Fire Works.

 Nothing as fun as a little feet smooching on a baby boy.

 Asher was afraid of the firework sounds so he got to wear some shooting head protection. What a sweet cheesy smile.

After this little show we had in our front yard, Jay took most of the children down the road to watch some professional Fire Works Show. I stayed back for the 3 littlest to get to bed. 

Happy 4th of July!