Since we were not doing our annual "Summered" beach trip this year, we all decided to get the families together for the 4th of July holiday. The Shafers hosted a big BBQ, and we headed over there for the afternoon/evening. The kids picked right up playing and the grownups had a nice time relaxing and hanging out. It is always a good time when we get together.
Prior to the holiday, Lauren and Charlie even helped me to make tie dyed tshirts for all of the kids. It was quite a process and I was worried about the mess, but they both did a great job!
Once it started to get dark, and it cooled off a tiny bit, we headed outside to play. The kids had a lot of fun with balls and hulu hoops. When we tried to get the "summered" kids together for one last photo, most of them complied. Charlie had other plans, and felt it was more important to play in the bushes. Little stinker!! Thankfully, the grownups were better sports. =)
That evening, after the kids were sufficiently worn out, we drove back home to Va. Lauren had hockey camp the next morning and Chad had to go to work (BOO)! On the way home, we caught small firework displays at all of the towns we passed. We even saw some of Washington DC's massive fireworks display as we crossed the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. People were stopped in the right lane to watch, but we hurried through. We were all ready to be home and in bed.
It was a good day, and we are so thankful that our families are able to spend time together each year. But I think we are all looking forward to getting our beach vacation back next year!!
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