Independence Day!

We headed over to Hidy & Gigi's to swim, grill, and hang out for the 4th. Gigi made a cute flag dessert, as anyone that knows her would expect. (No idea why the picture is sideways and I could not fix it)

The kids got to choose between a red, white, and blue popsicle and the flag dessert. (or as Gigi said "or both")
Eva was a doll wearing Maya's old leopard bikini. She reminded me so much of Maya in it with her chubby cheeks and dimple.

We took the kids home for a nap and then we got packed up to go to the Bedford fireworks. We piled up the wagon with chairs and Maya and were on our way to find a spot. There were SO MANY people there this year. I think especially because the 4th was on a Friday and so many would not have to work the next day.
Maya dancing to the live music, which was actually pretty enjoyable. Maya and Zoe were being very cute and sweet together in the wagon.

Nesha met us there and brought her niece, Ashley. Mason sat in Nesha's lap for part of the show.

Maya sat with me for a little bit just before the fireworks began.

Carmen and Ashley pose.. they always seem to have fun playing together.

Uh oh, Maya is getting very sleepy -- it is past bedtime.... She can't quite get comfortable in my lap, so she goes and lays on the blanket to rest.

Once the fireworks started, all the kids were entertained. Bedford has impressed me for many years with their awesome grand finale. I look forward to it. This year, I had my camera ready so I could get a little clip and share it with all of you.... AWESOME!!! You can sort of hear Mason in the background.."whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa"

The finale lit up the sky so brightly, it almost hurts your eyes...

******LET FREEDOM RING! Happy 4th of July!****