Fireworks and Family

The day after the 4th we invited family over to have a barbecue and firework party. We pulled out the fire pit and roasted marshmallows again. Kyle, Wes' brother, brought a giant box of snaps and Adelle enjoyed the hours of snap fun. It was pretty funny to find unpopped snaps all over the driveway for a few days. Every time we'd drive up the drive you'd hear them going off. When it got dark we pulled the camp chairs to the front lawn, lit the citronella candles, and got out the packages of fireworks. Violet did surprisingly well with all of the loud noises and flashes of light.

Erica and Wes' mom hanging out.

Every year Wes lights the fireworks. Sometimes his brothers join in the fun as well. I'm proud to report that we haven't had a single injury yet. Wes and his brothers like to line up fountains and see if each one will go off.

Everyone in Wes' family made it out this year which was great! Even Devin and Lexie were able to get time away from work. They got married just last summer and we think they are the cutest couple. Adelle latched on to Lexie and enjoyed being silly while the fireworks were going off.

For the first year ever Adelle got to have a sparkler. I know they can be dangerous, but she managed to stay safe. She just beamed from ear to ear with her hazardous new sparkler :)

Erica, super aunt, and wonderful gal! She loves to spoil my girls. The other day Adelle told me that she wouldn't mind having Erica for a mom and me for her aunt.

When it was all said and done we cleaned up and got the girls to bed, much later than usual, but oh the fun we had!