Fireworks

The big day for fireworks in our neighborhood was the Saturday before the 4th. We spent the day keeping busy. First, Rebekah and I went to the store (so busy) followed by a quick trip to the ice cream shop to redeem her summer reading coupon. Mmm... ice cream beard.... 

We eventually went over to grammy's and waited while Don did some chores. The camera kept us busy.

This may be my favorite picture.

Wait - no, this one.

We came home and watched Frozen. Rebekah loved Olaf and giggled so much! So fun to watch her.

The show was over and we still had some time to wait for the fireworks. This was the first year Rebekah wanted to try and watch them. We were prepared with ear plugs and headphones over her ears. Then we waited.

Finally they let off the lanterns. A tradition to honor our soldiers.

Tried to get Rebekah's expressions but every time I brought out the camera she looked at it instead of the sky. But I did get this one.

Then the fireworks started.

Half way through Rebekah wanted to go inside but Don talked her into a few more minutes.

I remember as a kid we would drive to Provo to see the fireworks at Stadium of Fire from my aunt's house. This could have been a Stadium of Fire show. It was so high tech!

Eventually Rebekah wanted to go in. It was too loud and too bright. Ha!  I took a few pictures to show her later.

As I continued with the pictures I saw a little ducks swim by. Seemed a little sad....

The party went on for a long time but we ended up getting to bed after 11:30. The next morning Rebekah woke up early as usual. Sometime during Sacrament meeting she looks at me and say, "mama, I'm tired...." But it's a good tired, right?