Fourth Festivities

I love celebrating the Fourth of July. Actually, I love any reason to get together with good friends and play with fire-ignited explosions! Today was no different. Since Craig had to work (being self-employed means you get the holiday only if all the work is done), the kids and I headed back out to the Roswell Cultural Arts Center for our second puppet show.
I am still amazed by the array of puppets that are available and that people create. This week's show was done by Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy. One unique puppet was made from a suitcase - he had cut a hole out of the top and covered the entire suitcase with a sheet. When he shined a light from the back, you could see a complete face - which included a mouth that he maneuvered for the speaking parts. Just amazing!! The kids had a blast - even Xander enjoyed it and sat completely still the entire time (except when he jumped up when one of the puppets would suddenly jump out from behind the stage).

That night, we headed over the Grauso's home. For the past few years, we have celebrated with them and it is always a blast!! They have a great view of the professional show at Wills Park, without the Wills Park traffic and crowds. We had so much fun lighting our own fireworks, watching the kids with the sparklers (or sprinklers as Trinity called them),
eating watermelon,

and watching the big fireworks.

Trinity, Jordan and Kalyn would let out a huge cheer with each display of color and sound! By the end, they had everyone cheering for them. It was a late night, but a great night.

Happy Birthday, USA!!!