July 4th

We decided even if it was Independence Day, we certainly wouldn't be free of crabby kids if we attempted to take them to a late night fireworks display. So instead of heading out to one of the major pyrotechnic displays in the area, we decided to carry on a now three year old tradition: Blow up a box of Costco fireworks in our own driveway in semi-daylight!

We added a but to the tradition this year: Megan and I made cupcakes and we all sang "Happy Birthday America." Megan sang loudly, but I think she just wanted a cupcake. See how she already has batter on her lip while we are making them?

Liam didn't make it to the firework show, but we did get the neighbors to join in and have a cupcake, too. Megan loved choosing the next firework and the boys loved lighting them up. As an added bonus, us patriots had a very handy port-a-potty for all of our needs (top left corner, above). Pyromaniac boys and a Honey Bucket - nothing says Americana more than that.