Boom!

Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone had as much fun as we did yesterday...although it was exTremely hot, we had a wonderful time. Our family was invited to the Grauke's house (a family friend) for a barbecue and fireworks. There were several families with little kids there, so Donna Grauke had bought a blow-up pool/play place. There was also a little slide and a pond to keep the kiddos entertained, and, needless to say, Hobbes had a blast!
His favorite part of the night was probably throwing rocks in the pond, but he enjoyed watching the fireworks display, too. He didn't actually hold a sparkler, but he threw his share of snap and pops! (after he was done, Mom and Aunt Kathryn had a snap and pop battle):) Here is the evidence of the fun evening. Enjoy!The first sparkler...Hobbes kept his distance for this one Throwing the snap and pops with Mom
Aunt Kathryn and Hobbes!

Watching some fountains and tanks get blown up with Grandpa (in other words, pyro in training) Even Madeline didn't mind the loud bangs and bright lights!

Grandma and Grandpa

Trying to get Hobbes to hold the sparkler


Our friend Gus...so cute!

Throwing the rocks in the pond...and trying to make as big a splash as possible!
So happy!


Kajsa and Kathryn

A pretty picture with Aunt Carolyn:)



The pool playland!