Family, Fun AND Fireworks!

Last year we had such a great 4th of July that we thought we'd make it our new family tradition. We staked out a spot outside of the Stadium of Fire early in the day, grilled hot dogs, enjoyed a lazy afternoon and then listened to the concert and saw the fireworks...free. It was a such a beautiful day, never reaching over 80, and we were in a shady spot with a cool breeze! What a great treat in July! This year we were blessed to have most of the Grandma's with us. This is a RARE treat considering my MIL Jo lives in Alabama and my Mom doesn't usually exit the air conditioning in July. Seriously, it's been like 10 years since she's been to any fireworks! My Grandmother even joined us! How lucky is it that there were 4 generations from one side of the family and 3 from the other side!? I am so grateful that my kids are getting this quality time with their Grandma's! Not to mention the rare and special treat of ten quality hours with Chris...awake. These days ten consecutive hours with Chris awake is a miracle! Anyway, this year the entertainment was the Jonas Brothers...need I say more?!?! The kids got to hear the sound check earlier in the day, so by the time it was actually showtime, they were totally pumped up! I even enjoyed it! I know..I'm still a kid. :-) Anything Disney does totally rocks!
Last year I said the fireworks were the best I'd ever seen...Until this year. I have always loved fireworks, the louder, the better! The Stadium of Fire has consistently outdone themselves and this year was no different. The fireworks were the loudest, brightest, longest and overall BEST I have ever seen! What a great end to a great day! Happy Independence Day!