Sophie sitting on the grass. She was a little distressed at first, then decided it was fun to be free outside and got over the prickly feeling on her legs.

Bella dropped most sparklers, she gets a bit paranoid about being burnt. I like that she errs on the side of caution, unlike...

...This kid, who got too close to all of us with hot metal on fire.
Traditional tank wars. I believe Terry won this year. Nate bought the kids a few tanks and we were surprised to find they had wheels. It was good to see everyone jump and run as the flaming tank came barreling toward us. I would have snapped a pic of this, but I was jumping and running. If not for the curb, that tank would have been in the backyard.

5 Good Things:

BBQ

Excited Kids

Clean House

Fun with Family

Freedom