Fun on the 4th

Nora is still too young to stay up for fireworks, so we have created some new traditions and had a lot of fun celebrating the 4th of July, our Independence Day, without the fun of big fireworks!

The table was set.

Paul was hard at work at the grill.

The kids played contentedly (most of the time).

Dinner was a collaborative effort and it turned out so well!

Poppers were our fireworks. This year they didn't make Nora cry!
She's getting older.
Check out her reaction from last year.

Running around with the kids.

Who says girls can't play with the boys...Nora does a pretty
good job of holding her own!

Sparklers and a patriotic movie rounded out our Independence Day. Maybe next year we will see some big fireworks but in the meantime these at home celebrations are pretty fun!

Happy 4th of July!