4th of July

For anyone who doesn't yet know... 4th of July is my favorite holiday. Seriously, more than Christmas or Thanksgiving! Growing up we used to go to a friend's house, the Goodwins, for a pool party every year. There was always good food and good times to be had by all! Since those old times we have been to some fantastic 4th of July festivities... beach parties, keggers, BBQs, North Carolina freeway fireworks, and parades to celebrate with our friends but now... in our new house, we can finally reintroduce the pool aspect of the party! Same people to party with, same food to munch on, same great conversation... but this year we got to do it all from the likes of a floating "noodle".

Here are a few pics of our fun day...
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Ryan, Carson, and Charlie in their red, white, and blue!

Ryan, Carson, Charlie, and Sydney
(We wanted to get a cute picture in their patriotic outfits before they jumped in the pool.)

Dana, Bryan, and Brennan Sullivan enjoying some pool time!

The girls in their patriotic swimsuits.

Baby Sydney watches on with anticipation.

Ryan and Baby Sydney get some father/daughter time in the pool.

After a long day of swimming.

Waiting in our jammmies for the fireworks to start!
Because this was our first 4th of July in this house, we weren't sure if we'd be able to see the huge fireworks show at the Navy base from our balcony! Fireworks are one of the best parts of the day but with little toddlers and a husband who works nights, I haven't been able to see them in several years. On Violet Street, I would go outside and try to stand on the fence to see them but we were just too far and not high enough! I hoped and hoped and crossed my fingers and waited! Luckily, I didn't have to wait long... the fireworks began and the location of our new house could not be more perfect to watch the show! Phewwww!