Happy Fourth of July weekend

With Grandma in town, we celebrated Fourth of July in style. We headed to a wonderfully delicious homecooked meal at the Corke's, and watched what remains one of the most professional back yard displays of fireworks yet to be seen. Always a good time, and Henry slept through the fireworks like a champ. Gabe and I were pretty worried about him, and checked on him frequently, but he was tired from a full day. This weekend, we went to the farmer's market, the zoo, the park for a picnic, and played in Henry's pool. Not to mention lots of things accomplished around the house with an extra set of hands. A full three day weekend, for sure, but fun. And some sparklers to boot - held at an arms distance from Henry, way out of his reach, and VERY safe, don't worry. Fourth of July continues to be one of my favorite holidays - I love the summer sun (even though we had some rain), the cookout, the fireworks, and the patriotic spirit -stems from my love of American history. I do remember though being scared of the fireworks at a young age, so at some point I must have grown into it. Luckily, Henry smiled the whole time we lit sparklers, so hopefully he'll enjoy the holiday too.