A Lawrence Fourth

Funny, but last year for the Fourth of July we were also homeless, as we had just sold our country house in Lawrence and were awaiting the close date on our Lamar house. We were welcomed last year at GR's party, and that's where we headed again this year. In the meantime GR and Joe have both gotten their professional pyrotechnic licenses. It was one well-organized, beautiful evening. And let me tell you what, the fireworks and the company could not be beat! We spent a lot of time catching up with old friends from Wakarusa Valley Ward and Second Ward. I'm glad the congregations are still so close, even though it has been three years since they were split. Then we enjoyed the spectacular show! And guess what: those professional-grade fireworks are LOUD!

Here, Sophia, Meredith, and Aidan have donned their flag baseball caps in a display of patriotism:


Jacob is really growing up, don't you think?



Jacob loves to lavish his little brother with affection and play. He helped Aidan admire and catch the parachutes that Joe set off early in the evening!


Now, those of you who know Jacob know that he is destined for his own professional pyrotechnic license someday: he LOVES fireworks. In the days leading up to the fourth, his grandpa took him along to help out at the Knights of Columbus fireworks tent. Jacob enjoyed tagging, organizing, and perusing the fireworks each day. He also bought quite a few of them! So on the third of July, our family had our own event to shoot off our favorites at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Click to play:



(I have switched templates again because that green template was just buggin' me. I really like the way photos look against black. I'm sorry that I'm am using the same template as good friend Kristy, but I hope she won't mind too much.)