JULY 4TH

This 4th of July goes down in the books as my favorite one to date.  Maybe because our boys are getting older, or maybe because we didn't go with our original plans because of

THIS...

 

We decided to skip the parade and head straight to the Weis' for swimming and lunch.  Our boys don't love parades to begin with.  They enjoy the candy that gets thrown at them, but that's about it.  I figured if we made sure that they got enough treats that day they wouldn't miss it at all!

So here's the set up...a nice blue pool for the big kids and a wading pool with a cool slide for the little munchkins to keep cool in. 

Caleb is a surfer!

The ice cold water felt great!  Yeah, that's me!

Here's Gretchen and I after making a whirlpool with the kids.

Casey taking a break on the hammock.  What a goofball.

 After lunch and swimming all morning we all headed our separate ways for a break from the sun and some naps.  We decided it would be fun (and more comfortable) to check out the fireworks at the Pewaukee beach.  SO FUN!  We got there around dinner time for a picnic dinner and some beach time before the big show.  The kids had a blast playing in the sand and seaweed (it was gross).  We got some ice cream for a treat and then shortly afterwards it was time for the big show.  Our boys have never seen fireworks before, they all had their little ears covered.  I would say Casey and Joshua thought they were neat.  Caleb fell asleep on my lap...not a fan. 

My all American hunk!

Casey and Lilly having a romantic encounter by the seaweed.

Caleb and Calvin building a serious roadway for the boats.

Joshua and Evan sharing a ball...or at least it appears that way!

My stud and I!

Watching all the action.

Happy 4th from the Buntrock boys!