Independence Day

Happy 4th of July!!!  It was a fun day.  We had intentions of going to Julia Davis Park to eat breakfast, but of course it didn't happen (like it hasn't happened in years).  Instead I spent the morning at doc-in-the-box dealing with a bad case of swimmer's ear/perforated ear drum.  Once that was taken care of Katie and I rode bikes down to Ann Morrison to check out the scene.  People were already setting up camp for the fireworks.  We played at the park, walked down to the river, and had corn dogs.  Then came the long walk up Americana Blvd (niether of us were strong enough to ride bikes uphill) and back home.  By that point we were all very aware how hot Alex was and how much he wanted to be home.  Natalie was content playing with my ipod.

We spent the afternoon playing in the big room.  Grandma/Grandpa and Mortensen's came to swim and have dinner.  Natalie really enjoyed the older girls.  Alex lasted as long as he could, and then had to crash after too much fun on the 4th (at least that way he would be fresh for fireworks).

The kids ended up staying late for fireworks.  Alex had been looking forward to sparklers.  Natalie didn't disapoint and squealed with delight at the fireworks.  During the city fireworks display she kept creeping up to join where the Mortensen kids were sitting; it was cute.  I think I finally bought the right amount of fireworks this year (we weren't up super late trying to hurry and go through them)  Happy 4th of July - remember to have Alex sing you the Star Spangled Banner sometime :)