fourth of july.

We had the best weather for Independence Day this year: temperatures in the mid-seventies, no humidity, and not a cloud in the sky. Beautiful. After spending the day with Nate playing in our kiddie pool in the backyard, we headed to the old town part of our city for the local fireworks display. I am not a fan of going to D.C. even though we're so close (heat, traffic, motion sick on the Metro, no real restrooms), so this is the perfect alternative for us. Plus, our city supposedly puts on the largest show in Northern Virginia, so I'll take it.

Not too shabby for a city display, eh?

Unlike last year, Nate made it through the entire display without getting bored or asking to go home. Do I attribute this to being a year older and more mature, or the fact that he was sitting with one of his friends and my parents? Nah, it was the food. This little stinker got cotton candy and fries!

At least he drank water? Chris brought his CamelBak and I think my child must have drank half of it. The bladder on that kid!

 We managed to get a semi-presentable family photo after the fireworks went off. Amidst the sugar, running around, and watching other kids with sparklers he at least looked at the camera for a few seconds, smile optional.

Hope that everyone enjoyed the holiday and the wonderful weather that we were blessed with this year!