Independence Day Fun....

We were able to make our annual trek over to Dave and Karen's for the Fourth.  It was a good day -- not without drama....thanks to my kid brothers that indulged in some illegal fireworks from Vancouver.  The Happy Valley mall cop in his golf cart was not very pleased (not very Happy-Valleyish if you ask me :).  The three cruisers that rolled up added a little dramatic flair to the whole evening.  At least it was memorable! The kids are still a little traumatized from thinking that Uncle was going to get hauled away by the police.  Ended up being just ticket and a lesson learned.  Men and their explosives. Sigh.

Anyhow, it was good to get out and enjoy family and friends.  Not much else to say this week, so I'm just posting some pictures.  Hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

Hanging out with Uncle Paul, enjoying the garage band tunes.

Being Fancy with Auntie

Nothing like a good friend and kettle corn to make for a sweet Fourth of July

Giving thanks for good friends and happy smiles

Cuddling with Daddy before the big fireworks show

Getting ready to light some stuff on fire!

Boys and fire.  Inseparable.

My monkey!

WANTED!!!!

Naughty guy that lights off fireworks.

We thought this would make a good mug shot....

Actually we were trying to capture Jim's lovely waxed moustache on film!

Yes, girls, he is single.....