Happy 4th of July!

We had such a fun 4th this year--after all what 4 year old, 5 year old, and 32 year old don't love blowing things up?!

Here they are with their stash of goodies:

A quick break to humor Mom for a picture:

They wanted the fireworks to "chase" them, so of course Daddy obliged.  (This was much safer than it looks in this picture.)

And, what would a summer evening be without a quick potty break...outside?!

Braedyn danced through Brookelyn's smoke bomb.

Honey and Sashi shared in all the festivities too! It was SO much fun!

Sparklers:

Two years ago we started doing the wish lanterns (like in Tangled).  Each year the kids get to make a wish and set one off.  Here is Braedyn's wish lantern:

And, what would the 4th be without a fire? Here is Allen putting out one of the fireworks that got a little out of control.

 Happy 4th of July!