Fireworks of our Own...

Yesterday was another Fourth of July for the books! We took our gang to a BBQ hosted by our aunt and uncle, the same place we look forward to going to each year. Yes, it was a little warm out and every time I moved my face turned bright red, but it was well worth it! All five kiddos look forward to jumping on the trampoline more than anything else. Never mind the delicious food or the company, they can hear that trampoline calling their names from our house! They were jumping and running and laughing and giggling from the moment we arrived to the moment we left to start walking to the soccer fields. Apryl and Lexy are even going to get to KEEP the trampoline! I think a delivery is in the works for this week or next. Our guys jumped so much that Brenden fell asleep in my lap before the fireworks began! Garhett managed to stay awake for a little while longer, but soon he too was laying his head down. Also, they stayed in the same undies the entire day!! Yay, mini victory for mom and dad!! I actually have to revise that last statement, they did not have an accident while we were out, however they did not stay in their underwear all afternoon. While some intense volleyball was taking place, a streaker went running on by through the middle of the action. Once Garhett saw that his brother was naked, he felt he had no other option but to join him. It was an act of futility to get those boys to keep their undies on. Then it became a game that was only fun for the boys, I had had enough of the wiener brigade! Eventually, after retrieving their underwear and several other items from over the fence, the boys gave in and wore the underwear...for a while! I did get them to get fully dressed before we left to watch the firework show and that was an accomplishment! We had a great time listening to Garhett take ownership of every firework he saw, "that one is Garhetts!", and Addy only wanted the purple ones. Arvada put on an amazing show, and each year there is something a little different which is really great! The only problem is trying to explain to my little ones why there are not fireworks tonight!