Happy Fourth!!

We've never been in Texas for Independence Day before.  We're usually long gone by now, hanging out in Utah.  We weren't even sure if Texas had a burn ban with the ongoing drought they've been having.  We live pretty close to Grey Rock Golf course and they were having a firework display and decided it would be a little easier to see the fireworks there rather than going downtown to see them.  It was actually the 3rd, but fireworks are fireworks.  I think I'll always regret never seeing the fireworks in downtown D.C. when we lived there.  It's supposed to be awesome, but I honestly don't think anything will ever top our crazy 4th of July in Evanston last year, where most of the illegal fireworks are sold.  It was "epic" to say the least. 

Chase ran into a co-worker at the club and he gave us some extra dinner passes he had for the "elite" golf club members.  Kids were thrilled to have some fresh hot dogs and I was happy to not have to worry about finding dinner for everyone!

Our neighbors were there so the kids had a great time running all over the green until the show started.

Once the fireworks started popping, Jack covered his ears, of course.  He does it every year.  Little George was absolutely fascinated. No covering ears for this guy!  The free dinner also included bubbles and while I wasn't paying attention, George spilled a whole bottle onto my iPhone, which decided to not turn on for a few days.  It sat in rice for about 48 hours and finally turned on but the battery will never be the same.  Not due for a phone upgrade until October.  I hate bubbles...and gum....and balloons.  These three object vex me greatly! 

For the 4th, we went over to the Apreotesi's house for some BBQ and a dip in their pool.  Sparklers and fun fireworks in the cul-de-sac wrapped up the evening.  Sadie was the only one brave enough to hold a sparkler.  She'll always be my little daredevil.  

Happy 4th of July!!