I hope that everyone had an awesome 4th! We did the kids were amazed as they are every year with the planes and balloons. However, my poor little red headed boy was horrified by the jets. To say the least he does not like loud noises.

After he calmed down we slipped over to the VIP tent and had some food, this was a short lived dinner. My dad and I stood in line with the boys for what seemed to be an eternity to get our food (which was good) and sat down just as the balloons started to inflate. This was a beautiful scene to watch as we ate our dinner, however the little boys were no longer interested in eating they wanted to watch the balloons. So I ate at my dinner, tried to enjoy the site and keep an eye on the boys. They were good and sat down to watch, but a mommy just can not relax when out in a large crowd and they are not sitting right next to you.

We made it threw the entire day without incident, and watched the fireworks that were released from the planes and helicopters as we walked back to the car to beat traffic. We got out of there quickly and dropped my dad off at his house on the was home.

Of course what would the 4th of July be without all of the illegal fireworks that my neighbors enjoy setting off. Oh, don't get me wrong, they are a lot of fun to watch when the directions are followed and they are set off safely! As my husband, myself and three of my children were getting out of the car a large glow of light flew over our heads hit the tree directly over our garage. Thankfully it did not catch the tree, my garage or us on fire! And that none of the hot ashes that hit the ground went into the gas can that was sitting in our boat!

We survived another holiday that includes fire, drinking and stupidity!

We took the boys and one of their friends to the beach on Sunday and let them play for a few hours in the water. With James working every weekend it was nice to have a summer weekend that we could go and do things as a family. I just wish that our other two children were home to enjoy this very rare occurrence.

That is all for our weekend. I hope that you all enjoyed reading about our weekend and I hope that yours was just as fun and safe!