the 4th. for real, this time.

oh yes i did just load 55 pictures on this post. 

count 'em.

i was too lazy to split it up. we just simply had too much fun.

we went to the lake. 

it was hot. and wonderful. with a few afternoon thunderstorms that are perfect for nap time.

and lots of eating outside.

and sitting on the dock. 

staying up late.

waiting for fireworks.

we woke lil' miss up from her beauty sleep to get on the boat in her favorite life jacket for the fireworks show.

the littles were great.

and stayed up until after 10 watching fireworks. there were hundreds of boats. it was awesome!

and we woke up the next day bright & early ready to go swimming.

so proud of the bug. he could. not. wait to swim in the lake.

with his noodle.

and c. and i hung out on the boat - in the shade. 

she ate puffs & grapes while i ate my sandwich.

then it was my turn to swim with the bug.

he was wanting so badly to do it 'by myself'.

c. had to cool off too. 

of course.

snack time.

and then - sunday afternoon - the boys went out on the boat by themselves. 

and guess what happened. 

the bug went tubing.

it looks like he was miserable. but if you ask him now he says: "i love to go on the tube!"

sunday night we may or may not have shot a few fireworks.

including snaps.

smoke bombs.

a few fountains and tanks.

and sparklers. 

that b. was super excited about.

until they were lit.

then he promptly dropped his on the ground and ran to the safety of his seat.

we had fun. 

we are worn out.

and we are thankful for a short week.

i can't belive it's already july!!