Firecrackers & fun times

We spent Independence Day in Bellingham, WA at Lindsay and Shaun's new house. Kathy, Danny, Katie and Andy were already there; the girls, Jake and I were the last to the party. The girls didn't sleep the greatest the night before, so the morning was off to a bit of a groggy start, but eventually we all got into the spirit of the day. It was a bit chilly, but we made the best of it with hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream with strawberries and fireworks; all the necessities of the 4th of July!

Starting the (early!) morning off, crashing Mommy and Daddy's bed, watching my favorite movie Cars
Another year, another chance to wear my classic 'Jake's Fireworks' shirt
Loving my crazy firecracker!
Our mini-sparkler
Celebrating our independence - all but Natty who is getting the choker-hold from Big Sister Ash
My little stars & stripes
Sporting Big Sister's bib that Grandma Marilyn bought her 2 years ago
Bundled up and hitching a ride to the playground for a little post-party swing and slide action
Heeeey!
Hold on Natty!
Swooooosh
King Of the Mountain
Runnin' through the tubes with Aunt Lindsay and Tex
What the? But wait....it gets better...
SHAZAM!
Weeee!
Go Daddy, go!
Auntie sandwich
A family that slides together
Arms up high - weeee!
Show me the way home, Daddy
Smile, Natty!
Snap! Crackle! Pop!
I love Ashley's initial reaction to the sparkler - cover her mouth and huge saucer-eyes
Ooh! Pritty!
Ooh a pritty parkler Aunt Windsee
Celebrate!
Love you, Mommy
Love you, Ashley