We have been going and going since Thursday.
It was a great long weekend, with lots of friends, fireworks, sparklers, food, music, and swimming. Here is a glimpse of how we celebrated Independence Day.
William and I went to the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum.
We wandered around and saw all different types of art.
I always loved this huge statue of Buddha. I used to just love sitting in this stairway when I would visit the museum. It was fun to show this spot to William.
Thursday afternoon, our friends from Arizona came to visit.
That's when the parties started!
We had a 3rd of July party and 4th of July party.
Lots of divers, life guards, and swimmers were at the party.
so of course, they had to do some funky dives and flips late that night.
Justin and his friends brought back TONS of fireworks. this box is taller than Justin!
Cody is the MAN with the fiddle!
We set up speakers and the band area up in the cabana. they rocked it all night long!
it was great to hear music echo thru the valleys!
The 3rd of July party was a lot of fun. We got lots of rain, and lightning. It was intense. Everyone had a good time. Playing music, shooting off fireworks, laughing and enjoying the great outdoors with friends.
4th of July has it's own family Traditions. This is one of ours. Since i was a child, we would always make home made ice cream. the kids' job was to help crank the ice cream maker and sit on the top. My boys get to enjoy the labor of making ice cream with their grandparents.
Pickin' a good one WHILE making ice cream.
Assume the Fireworks Position.
Cover the Ears!
Jason is putting black cat packages on sparklers.
Whose bright idea was this???
Spencer Helping Grandpa make Ice cream.
Spencer and his little buddy.
Poolside fun
Boy that's loud!
We had lots of fun with Sparklers!
Late Night Swimming is Fun!
It was a lot of fun!
we are so glad our friends came to visit, and celebrate with us.
I am so tired! I have so much cleaning and stuff to do!
But it was SO WORTH it!
Happy Independence Day!
