Washington!!!
We have gone for the past three years during the 4th of July and have loved spending that time with our family. We drove all night Wednesday, got there at 4:00 AM Thursday morning and spent the rest of the week and weekend having a lot of fun! The boys and I went shopping with grandma while we were there and they loved this cart! They are so stinkin' cute!
On Thursday night we headed up to the Reservation where fireworks are sold by the dozens. There were nearly 100-150 fireworks stands lined up in a gravel parking lot with fireworks going off all around us. I had to document this interesting experience!
Ryan and Daddy picking out some fireworks!
Justin, Grandpa Ben, Austin and Ryan with the loot!
On Saturday we celebrated Independence Day by walking in the annual Lake Tapps Parade!
Daddy and the boys ready to go!
My adorable "American Boy(s)!!!"
Waving to the parade watchers!
The beautiful scenery!
After the parade we headed to Kirstin and William's house to relax, barbecue, and enjoy the view!
Ryan played with these toys the whole time. Well, at least when he wasn't in the water!
Austin LOVED the watermelon, and Auntie Kirstin kept it comin'!
Playing with Auntie Kim and Zoey, the adorable puppy!
After some good food, we spent a lot of the day on the water! 
Ryan and Grandpa Ben in the kayak!
Auntie Kirstin and Ryan going for a ride!
William and Kirstin also got a new wave runner while we were there, and we all had a great time on it! (Thank you for letting us enjoy it with you!)Ryan and Daddy!
Austin and Daddy!
The boys LOVED being pulled in the tube! I was amazed at how much my cautious and worrisome Ryan loved it! He kept asking if he could go in it over and over again!
Ryan and Harrison ready to go!
And they're off!
After the day of play we switched to "pyros-r-us" mode! Ryan, Tanner and Harrison loved helping Justin set off the fireworks!
After our own little show, we sat down and watched the big show! 
The whole night was really a "big show!" People are lighting off illegal fireworks all around the island and the lake. It is AMAZING to watch!
We love all of the time we get to spend with our family in Washington. 13 hours of whiny boys both ways was worth it! We love you all and can't wait to visit again!!!
2 comments:
Man, that looks like fun!! They have such a nice place!!!
Happy 4th!!
It looks so beautiful there! You gave the boys haircuts before you left too! They look so cute! I'm glad you guys had so much fun with Justin's family!
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