4th of July Weekend!

Our 4th of July celebration started on Saturday when we ventured to Lake Leba near Fremont. We were invited to a pre-fourth celebration. The boys went on their first boat ride and loved the endless sand available. Ralph also loved the Kool-Aid Jammers. He did dip his feet in the lake but did not venture any further (not so much his fault - we remembered the kids swimsuits but forgot ours). We left for the lake right after lunch, hoping they'd (or at least Henry would) nap on the way there. Henry did nap in the car but not as much as one would have hoped. He was beyond tuckered when we left, and instead of napping on the way home he cried/whined nearly the whole way home . . . right up until we turned into our development. Rather than waking him for bit and keeping him miserable we put him in bed at 5:30 pm . . . he did wake up around 1:45 and I did go through some of his nighttime routine at that time and he went back to sleep after about 1/2 hour . .and slept until just after 6:30 am.

On Sunday the boys tried their hand at snappers at Grandma & Grandpas and watched Grandpa light some parachutes, tanks, and smoke balls. Ralph put a lot of effort into his snaps - he'd raise one leg as he was gearing up for the throw and put it back down when he released, similar to a pitcher pitching a baseball, I guess. Henry's throws were a little more lighthearted - some had enough force to snap, some had to be thrown again - there really was not any technique to his throws. He's not quiet coordinated to stomp on them but gave it his all.

Today the boys watched the parade in Waverly. Henry did great with all the noises but lost it when an unexpected water gun got him. I think they both were a little overwhelmed watching all the cars and tractors but had fun seeing all the flags. After naps it was back to Grandma & Grandpa's for some time in the water and more 'fireworks' (ie. snappers, tanks, smoke balls)

I am a bit of a fuddy-duddy. The boys did not see any nighttime fireworks - and luckily slept through all the noise in our neighborhood (so far). Maybe next year.