Sunday, July 5, 2009

Happy 3rd of July!

In Monticello, the Freedom Celebration is on the 3rd of July. This was our first year to have a party to go to.

We went to our friends, The Germans. They have a son in the same class as Alaric and a little girl 2 years older. Their home it right behind the park the fireworks are let off at so they have an annual party each year to gather their friends and watch the fireworks together.

Here Alaric is on the front loader.
Amara scopes out the area.
The kids run to launch the rocket into the sky. Look at the stunning German home!


Alaric and others stand back and count down....


Family photo

Ohhhh....the rocket went atleast 50 feet in the air and landed in the tree.



My friend, Lisa
Potato sack races. First time Alaric ever tried it. He was last but kept jumping!

Dozens of families gather on the lawn for a potluck dinner.

Sparklers and morning glories. Alaric's first time with fireworks.
So many fireworks at once, the area looked like a smoke filled war zone.
Amara's new trick....holding on to Daddy's leg without any help!

Both kids are anxious for the show to start.
One more family photo...you can tell the kids are tired.

Oohh...Ahhhh...Amara's first fireworks. Thank God for bottles!
Alaric watched with is friends Tanner and Nolan!

The End! Home by 10:15....everyone asleep by 11PM!


















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