Fourth of July Extravaganza

The 4th of July is almost bigger than Christmas in our house--Allen might even argue bigger!

There is a couple week build up, shopping and buying and organizing and this year even building fireworks!

Analyzing all the choices.

Showing off all their goodies!

Shopping for the supplies to build their first finale firework.

Engineering and wiring up their contraption!

Every year we go to a big fireworks show at a local church before the 4th.

Ready to watch the show and get some ideas!

Family picture time!

Before the 4th, we had some "practice" evenings to shoot off some smaller fireworks. 

Sparklers are always fun!

But, nothing beats the actual 4th!

Allen engineering a pole to nail fireworks to.

Check out all those fireworks! Jamie, David, and Allen all battled it out by bringing a finale!

Braedyn loves fireworks as much as his Daddy!

And so does Brookelyn!

Braxtyn--not so much! Maybe next year!

Allen couldn't wait to shoot off his homemade finale!

Check out the after shot! They ALL went off! 

And, what fun is the 4th without a little drama from the old lady across the street? While she didn't call the cops on us this year, she still came out and yelled, videoed, and took pictures!

The boys were just trying to be "nice" by cleaning off her driveway!

Can't wait to try and top the festivities next year!!!