Sparkler and Fireworks

I am dragging this morning after hearing fireworks until 3 am. Well, I didn't hear them the entire time since I got up and found earplugs, but when Bekah woke up in the middle of the night the neighbors were still going strong.

Last night we went to Matt's parents with my friend Shanna, her husband and boys (who have become Bekah's best friends). We grilled, ate yummy desserts and had great fellowship.

Once the sun went down it was time for a show from the driveway!

Morgan wore the same outfit that Bekah wore two years ago. See my post from yesterday,

It's big girls first year to hold her own sparkler. She had a blast. 

This guy put on a great show. 

They were huge and very loud. I need to perfect my capturing skills some though. 

In North Texas each city normally has their own fireworks show, so as you are driving down Airport Freeway from one event to another you can see each city's show. Last night as we drove home we got to see small fireworks shows on every street. It's a love/hate think. I love seeing the fireworks, but I majorly dislike still hearing them at 3 am.

Independence Day

Happy 4th!

All week I've kept saying, "This time two years ago we were in Branson." It amazes me how fast two years can go by.

See what I mean? Look at my girls! I think Morgan is going to wear the exact same outfit that Bekah has on today. An look at my Shelby...she was so young. 

As I was reminding Shelby of where we were two years ago she said, "Well, four years ago I was standing in front of the church." It took me a moment then I realized that today is our (mine and Shelby's) baptism birthdays! Shelby was baptized four years ago today and I was baptized 15 years ago. Yikes...15 years ago I was 21. 

Four years ago this picture was taken.

The afterwards I went on a road trip with my semi-new boyfriend to meet his parents. I was scared to death. It was also the trip where I'd see my dad for the first time during his cancer treatment. Oh wow...that made me tear up a bit. It's been for years since my father's battle with cancer. And on our drive back to North Texas is when Matt and I decided to move things a set forward which mean about a week after we were engaged. So many things revolved around July 4th for us.

Last year it was just me and the littles at home while Matt worked and Shelby was in South Texas. Bekah and I watched fireworks on the television.

Today we are going to relax, enjoy family, good food from the grill and some fireworks from the driveway. I pray that you have a great Independence Day and that you along with all your family stay safe.