Tuesday, July 08, 2008

What a Blast!

We had a great time in Missouri over the 4th of July weekend! Trips home are always too short, of course, but we sure enjoy going when we can. The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays and it was sure good to be home and in America this year (last year we were returning from the Cayman Islands on July 4th). And of course the holiday is not complete without our own rendition of a fireworks display.

The sparklers were a big hit with the kids. Aaron got 144 of them (I think we had plenty).

Only part of the stash.

Mark got a "good deal" on the cackling hens... I think we cackled more than they did. :-)

Camen did not enjoy the loud bangs, but did good with covering his ears.

..they watched from a far.

Emme - Jeff/Vicki's youngest firecracker (2 months) liked being indoors where it was much quieter.

Karson - (Mark/Jana's youngest) all geared up for the holiday.


And a trip to MO isn't complete without a Sonic stop - I sure do miss having one of these nearby. But it might be a good thing - I'd be wanting a lemonberry slush, a limeade, and a butterfinger blast everyday!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sonic - Eastgate Mall area! Happy Hour (half-priced drinks) 2-4pm. We're happy to have one in town!!

Kimberly said...

Hey~love reading your blog! Hope you are having a good summer!

Jana said...

Enjoyed the pics. So glad ya'll were able to come. Sonic was def. a hit...esp. our second trip!!! :-)

Oh, you'll have to tell Aaron... We stopped to give Lyle his clubs back last night and he said he has not been the same since Saturday...dehydrated, heat stroke...?? Kind of made me chuckle.

Kendall and Leanna said...

loved the pictures especially of Emme & Karson. wish we could have been there.

Nancy said...

Enjoyed the pics. We love Sonic too. But I DO wonder....pregnancy cravings???loL!