Happy 4th of July!!

We started a tradition about 5 years ago on the 4th when Brandon was introduced to artillery shells (spelling?) at the fireworks stand, my oh my, oh say can you see the gigantuous home display you have ever seen!! Wow, forget bottlerockets, sparklers and those wormy things, these thing are amazing!!! Brandon's mom and stepdad live on top of a hill, so the sky is endless and is absolutely fabulous for this display. Brandon and his niece kierston usually run the show, but since kierston is working this summer, she wasn't there. I was going to take her place this year. You notice i said "going to", well, Elizabeth was all hyped up about watching the fireworks, until she heard the fireworks, she was okay for about 15 minutes, then was ready to go inside, Since i have seen this wonderful display before, i gave her her bath and put her down, so Brandon's family could watch the show. His Aunt Gaye took over and did an outstanding job!! This morning before we all left he told her that she was on the team and a t-shirt would be made for her! I haven't earned the t-shirt yet. We had a great time with family, late nights and lots of stories with great company. (Brandon's Aunt Banana and Uncle Grant were there) I didn't get any pics of the show, but the pics below you will love.

This morning Brandon found some snappers for Elizabeth to throw, it didn't take her long to figure out how hard to throw them and she was snappin away!!

Parachutes Brandon shot off for her, she called them "pair a shoes"

Uncle Grant, Aunt Diana, and Aunt Gaye

Helping shoot of the parachutes (no she didnt get to lite it) maybe next year...

DRUM ROLL PLEASE>>>>>>>>>>

The night of the 4th elizabeth wanted to go swimming again before dinner, (after dinner, after breakfast, and after lunch, she loves to swim!!) well, i had already showered and dressed, but got in up to my knees, but she really wanted me to get in, "mama go get your bafing suit", "baby it is wet and we need to go eat dinner" , "but mama get your bafing suit", i hear in the background, "elizabeth this is only for you" and i turn around and there is her papa in his bathing suit!!! So, here is Papa and Elizabeth swimming before dinner, she had a blast!!!!!! (thanks papa!!!)