Fourth of July

 We had a nice July 4th at home. The Hebeka family came over after dinner for an evening of festivities- swimming and fireworks.

 Elise was extra excited as it was the first year we had let her stay up for fireworks. We never thought she was old enough to make it until 11 or 12 at night but being that it was the eve of her 4.5 year birthday, it was a special occasion.

 Prior to the fireworks we roasted smores and the kids ran around collecting lightening bugs. That was probably more thrilling than actual fireworks for our bug girl.

Elise, Tommy, Eliza and Anna

It was a fabulously long fun evening. Elise is already talking about next year. The fireworks were amazing as it's always fun to watch through a child's eyes. Magical. I imagine though that it will be another four years until the twins are invited to join us... July 4th is only for big kids!