*Happy 3rd of July*

Even though most people have a big 4th of July bash ON the 4th of July, our family always likes to get together on the 3rd and watch the fireworks show our local Navy base puts on. My dad lives right on the water and has a PERFECT up close and personal view of the fireworks and tonight was no different. We ended up going out on the dock almost an hour before they were set to start but we weren't complaining. The weather was absolutely wonderful so we just stayed out on the dock with our blankets and lawn chairs and talked about things that made our cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. Before and after the fireworks we tried so hard to take those greatsparklerphotosthatneverturnout and it didn't work too well! Afterwards we went inside to make ice cream sundaes. BEST PART of the night! HANDS.DOWN! 

My oldest sister, Katie and I with our dad waiting for the fireworks!!

Ooooo

Ahhhhh

Everyone trying to hurry up and light their sparklers!!

We're so patriotic!!

Banana Split!!

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July tomorrow! Thanks to all our heroes who have served and fought for our freedom so that we can enjoy days like these! A special thanks to my personal heroes who've served...Jared Scott (boyfriend), Frank Scott (boyfriend's dad), Chip Scott (boyfriend's brother), Mike Meints (dad), Harry Meints (grandpa), Larry Ridge (uncle), Kevin Gall (brother), Becca Gall (sister-in-law), Robert Crowe (brother-in-law), Coy Suprise (brother-in-law), Bill Ridge (grandpa), Kevin James (cousin), Dennis Welsh (stepdad), and Kevin Ridge (cousin)! Hope I didn't leave anyone out! Thanks to all our heroes!