Happy 4th of July!

We had a fun Independence Day. This morning after swim lessons Rusty took the chance at a rare day off to clean out the garage, work on the pool, ya know, FUN stuff. We got lunch at Port o'Sub,one of my favorites (if you have never eaten there, you are missing out!) Then this afternoon we went to the Beck's for hamburgers and swimming. Berkley loved the watermelon and buns and Braden couldn't wait for the homemade ice cream. 4th of July is probably one of Braden's least favorite holidays, because he HATES loud noises, especially fireworks. One year in Utah my brother Loyle Jr. set off a great display at my sister's house, and Braden and I had to watch from the window inside, with ear plugs. He still calls his "Uncle Fireworks." He does however LOVE the little Pop-its, and when we found a box at Sam's Club we couldn't resist. He made the biggest mess, but had so much fun popping them on the ground, in his fingers, on other people ect... A big deal also was that we got him to hold a sparkler. He wouldn't go near one until he had watched one go all the way out, from a safe distance, with his ears plugged. Good job B! Maybe by the time he is 15 he will let us go to an actual fireworks show! Today is also Rhonda & Mubeen's Anniversary, thanks for joining in our BBQ fun! This was Berkley, Yassie and Jaci's first 4Th of July! They were all the cutest little firecrackers. Happy 5Th Birthday to Braden's friend Navie! Hope you are enjoying the beach! Whew, busy day! How did you spend yours???