4th of July 2015

Saturday July 4th, 2015

So, today! It was pretty mellow. I took the kids to the pool for almost 3 hours. They had a blast! It's a big pool with two huge slides that make my stomach ache just from looking up at 'em, a kids play area, regular swimming area, lap pool area, and a rock climbing wall! Yes, a rock climbing wall in a pool-- crazy! They have like 4+ lifeguards at a time. Oh, and the first hour or so we were there, they were playing country music so you know I was happy -- especially when "Chicken Fried" by the Zac Brown Band came on. :)

After the pool, we came home for a late lunch and then just chilled for a while because I knew we would be up late for fireworks because they don't even start until after 10pm.

Fireworks were at the Capitol and we parked in the parking lot and just sat in the back of the Traverse with the trunk door open. The best part was hearing the kids reactions. Asher loved them and kept asking for bigger fireworks. Macie was cheering with such enthusiam that it was contagious! Zeke is too cool for such public displays of enthusiasm, but I know my boy enjoyed the show too. :)

We talked about today being America's birthday and this morning over breakfast, even say "happy birthday". This evening before bed, we read July 4 in Jesus Calling and then gave thanks for today and prayed for our country.

The kids passed out quickly and I will be too soon.

Happy 4th!