Happy Fourth!

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!

We're in the midst of a rainy day around here, but still plan to celebrate! When they wake up the kids are going to be greeted with their own sparklers and fun coupons for an ice cream cone later in the day.

We love reading poetry and singing songs about America (this usually happens outside picnicing, but today it might be on the couch). There is an awesome book we found a Costco last year called "Let Freedom Ring" that has a collection of stories we love to look through and really beautiful vintage pictures like this one:


We will have a spa time and paint the girls nails bright red for the special day and while the little kids nap, Halle and I will make some Apple Pie to enjoy after dinner. We are going to cook and eat with my parents and then we're off to watch the fireworks! We usually head down to the point right on the river and sprawl on the grass to watch the show. Tonight we may have to find a good viewing spot from the car if its raining.

I bought some inexpensive chinese take out boxes in red...

They are filled with goldlfish crackers, special candy and of course...earplugs for firework viewing. They have each of the kids names on them with blue and red stickers and we'll give them to them before we head off.

So, how will you be celebrating today?