Earlier in the day, Abigail showed her patriotism at a park when she went with her family to their church's outdoor celebration.
We had another wonderful 4th of July. The Korenthals and Steven, Christina, Alora, and Elijah Springer came to join us, with all staying over night so the kids could all stay up late. The kids played in the back yard, having a water balloon fight sponsored by Christina so the kids could "get their dads" and in the front, driving the jeep and bicycling all over the street. Elijah had fun learning how to drive the jeep - taking AJ (who may be just a little too big for the jeep) for a drive around the neighborhood. During the day we feasted on DeeDee's pulled pork sandwiches, salads, chips, and dips.
That evening, we were joined by Kevin, Lindsey, AJ and Shelby Mitcham from next door for a two-hour fireworks show. A few neighbors around the area had gone to Vancouver, WA, where other than Safe & Sane Fireworks are legal, to bring home real fireworks. So, as well as our tame stuff in the street, we were treated to real fireworks shot via mortars high up into the air.
We are so lucky to live at the dead end of the street - the kids can play safely in the street and we can take it over at night for fireworks.
Monday morning, we had a "German breakfast", treating the Korens and Springers to the type of breakfast we had when we stayed with the Reisch's in Schopflenberg: assorted rolls, cheeses, deli meats, juice, coffee, tea, etc. A great time was had by all.
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