4th of July!

On July 3rd, the boys and I stopped by a firework stand and bought some fireworks . .this might be the last time I can get away with the little stuff.  We spent the evening at grandma and grandpa's hanging out with Uncle Nick.    Ralph took a more active role in lighting some fireworks.  Henry is starting to learn the ropes.

They tried sparklers for the first time and didn't like them much.  Is it really a good idea to be holding something that is emitting sparks anyhow?

Henry did better with the loud noises . . .He did stayed outside the whole evening and did not need muffs this year but still covered his ears a few times.

On the 4th, we went to the parade in Waverly.  Ralph remembered some floats had water guns and would shoot parade watchers and, at the last second when leaving the house he had to fill a water gun and bring it with him.  Henry had fun waving to the parade entries.

Back to grandma and grandpa's, we had lunch  . . .then a bit later the traditional water balloon toss was held.  They boys had great fun catching and throwing the balloons . . .

We left mid-afternoon trying to fit one more thing into the day . . .  Mike and the boys headed out to Beaver Crossing for a night of smore making and camping since Ralph did not have a baseball game on Sunday.

Henry: T-Ball Time!

Henry participated in his 1st year of T-ball . . .a six-week season with games once a week on Wednesdays and no outside practice.  The season was technically seven weeks due to a rain-out the 2nd week requiring a make-up game at the end of the season.  Henry played in Waverly through their Parks and Recreation.  Fortunately, he was placed on the same team as another friend from Fingerprints.  The team was the Orioles . . not the Oreos - it would be easy to confuse the two being five and all.

Henry did well paying attention and not playing with dirt . . . for the most part. He seemed to do well listening and following direction.   I think he had fun . . .sometimes it's hard to know with Henry.

At bat . . and rounding third.

Game face in the outfield

End of season medal.

Henry and Hunter with a surprise appearance by Ralph.