We had every intention of going low-key for the 4th (Our children do not mix with huge crowds and fireworks...oh, and rain!), but we ended up having an impromptu party!
Trey was out of town for the week of the 4th, so we decided to do a small barbecue with Whitney and the kids. Because of all the rain we've been having, some of our friends had to cancel their various plans, so we invited them to join in on the fun!
Whipping up a last-minute batch of cupcakes. Bella dipped the cupcakes in sprinkles all by herself!
Bella did great as a helper!
Matt and his brother, Mark, were designated playmates for the kids! Bless them for trying to play Battleship with so many kids running around!
Steve manned the grill while Sean and David helped out.
Waiting for Matt to set up fireworks in the cul-de-sac. The neighbors were very understanding!
Charli was not vey thrilled with all of the noises...
Caroline and Jude...he's getting so big!
Steve and Evelyn; thanks to Whitney's hand-me-downs, we actually had a patriotic outfit for her to wear! (It's the important things!)
Matt was so sweet to leave some of his fireworks with us, so Steve could light some with Bella the next day.
She wasn't so sure of the sparklers at first, but once we showed her how to "write" her name, she loved it!
We had a great cookout with friends and a wonderful time all together! Oh, and we played Independence Day on a continuous loop, so that pretty much made my day!
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We watched Independence Day, too...but only once:)
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