Because Independence Day fell on a Tuesday this year, we didn’t make it back to Nebraska for our usual family gathering. It’s always kind of a bummer to not to be able to be near family for celebrations but true to form, Jack made the day fun for everyone.
We spent a good portion of the day working around the house but after dinner when the sun started going down, Jack pulled out the fireworks and let the explosions begin.
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| Pretty! |
The parachutes are always a hit and really, I think the kids had a lot of fun because they weren’t competing with dozens of other kids for the shot to catch a parachute. Afterward, everyone got a turn to light a couple of their own fireworks before Jack lit off the big ones for our very own private show. The girls ooo-ed and awww-ed while Henry loved jumping up, running and screaming in mock-terror.
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| Run screaming! |
Even Zoey was entertained by the bright lights and did her best to sit up and watch. It was a quiet fourth but it was a good fourth.
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| Zoey taking a peek. |
