4th Of July

For about 20 years, I've had a 4th Of July BBQ.  Though we were in Cascade, we wanted to stick with tradition, so we came home on July 3rd and met up with whoever came.  It's different people every year, and there was no way to let everyone know that we wouldn't be there...if we decided NOT to come.  So, easier to just come. 

I'm very glad we did.... it was great seeing those that came, and I love watching the kids play together...and then have their sparklers. 

Here we are gathering

My Youngest son, Joey and beautiful girlfriend, Carolyn

Wyatt and Cash, with Addison

My mom, my friends Kelly, Lee and Jim.

Jim is married to a long time friend of Mine, Sharon.  Her grandchildren are Wyatt and Addy. 

Ginny was about 10 when she joined my 4-H club.  It is so hard to imagine that she's grown and has 2 children of her own.  I love that Ginny and Katie are still such good friends.

Wayne and big brother Terry.  He's a bad looking dude huh?

Evan, getting ready to photograph the fireworks.

We line our street with chairs and watch the fireworks from home. 

We also have a few small fireworks on display on our street.

My friend Linda and daughter Tawnie.  I remember when Linda did the fireworks and Tawnie just got sparklers.  Now Tawnie is in charge of bigger stuff.  Amazing

We see the fireworks pretty well from my house.  Not bad huh?

Those fireworks are great to see..... Let Freedom Ring..

but this is my joy to see!

Nothing compares