Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Fourth of July

Even though the Fourth was inconveniently located in the middle of the week, we had a great time. We have decided that everyone should actually get the 5th off. Nothing starts until later on the 4th, which leads to a super late night. And, as for Brent, a super early morning.

Anyway, Brent and I worked in our yard that morning until we both felt like we were going to fall over. Then we happily took a break to go over to Court and Brad's for a bbq.
It was a very festive meal with red, white and blue drinks, jello and cake! (Science all around us!)

Then we went to our favorite place to watch the fireworks. There didn't seem to be as many people there this year as there were last year. Maybe they wanted more sleep than Brent got.

We took some pictures while we waited for the sun to go down - which takes forever around here! At least in the summer. If only we could have fireworks in the winter when it's pitch black by 4 pm.

We circled our chairs because it was warmer. I love the Pacific Northwest. It doesn't get to be summer until at least the middle of July!




I mean, seriously, that is so cute!


Oh my gosh, this picture cracks me up. That's cute little Emma. She kind of looks like a troll in this picture.





All the while, the people all around us were setting off their own fireworks. It makes for a nice pre-show.
I will never understand spending hundreds of dollars for fireworks, but then again, it's a little bit like gambling. I would much rather just spend the $20 on something I wanted and knew I would get.
Do you remember the firework function on my camera? I discovered it last year. I kept trying to talk myself out of taking a lot of pictures this year, but I just couldn't help it.



Normally the pre-show fireworks are not as good, but I got a couple of pretty good pictures this year.

The glow sticks were passed out and we had to see what would happen if I turned the flash off...

Interesting things happened, that's what.

I love watching the fireworks right on the water because all around people are setting off more and more as we wait.
This is Bremerton. See all those boats out there. Another reason we have to find someone who has a boat.

And now for the main event. I tried to take different pictures this year... 



I think that's an upside down smiley face. I'm going to get a good picture of the smiley faced ones one of these years!







I think this one looks like a black hole or something.



When the smoke finally cleared and it was time to pack everything up, look what we found...

Yep, Aaron fell asleep. Amid all the noise. When Court woke him up, he was confused about when we were going to see the fireworks.
It got COLD as we were walking back to the car, so we were happy to have the heater on. On the 4th of July. I love it here!

Anyway, we got home at about 11:30p, which made 5:15a come a little early for Brent. And I was less than motivated the next day.

We rounded out the week with a lovely bbq with Ryan and Marcela, et al, where I didn't take any pictures, but we had much fun.

Hope yours was fun too!

5 comments:

Jenny Moore said...

I'm cracking up that you are all in jackets and turning on your heaters...we are so HOT here we want some cool!
LOVE the firework pictures...they are very cool!
Glad you had a great 4th!

Jess said...

That is a COOL function on your camera. I love those pictures. I am dying that you needed jackets and blankets and heat when you returned to the car. That is crazy! I guess I would take those temps over our crazy 103 degrees. I like hot, but not without a pool.
Glad you had a great 4th.

Mom said...

It looks so funny to see all of you so bundled up on the 4th of July...sure wasn't like that here! That is such a fun place to go to see the fireworks - how beautiful! Your pictures turned out perfect as well. I can't believe that Aaron slept through the whole thing - poor guy! I'll bet he was upset not to have seen them. Well, it looks like you had a great day. Brent was a good sport to stay up so late when he had to work the next day!

Love ya!

Courtney said...

Fun times! I love it when the day is hot but the evening is cool. Best ever. I love the scrunchy troll faced picture of Emma. And Sarah has almost the same expression - just not as scrunched on her nose. Too funny! I don't think Aaron would have fallen asleep if we hadn't already seen over an hour of fireworks before the actual show began. By that point, they are almost bored of them!

Chelsea said...

This is one area where we are different (well maybe 2 if you count your weird morning person thing). I miss the heat from Idaho and Utah on the 4th of July. Yes it was warm but I didn't have to wear a coat or jacket!!! I'm going to figure out your secret place to watch fireworks!!!