Celebrating The 4th on the 3rd with our grandchildren

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Now on to our party yesterday...




Austin teaching Jacob the ropes of fireworks.


Rachel telling Erin and Brock something really important.

Elora and Katie


Sweet little Rachel


Jonas and Logan
btw, Logan does not have a paunch...it's the way the camera went when he moved his arm
He also is not missing an arm.

Jessica is being reflective.

Kris took this one the day before, but I love it so much I had to include it on this post.
Katie blowing out her candles with Macie and Rachel looking on.

 I have to remind myself of what Kris has taught her kids,  
""Don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened." 

It will be hard saying goodbye to Kris, Mike, Jessica, Katie, Jacob, and Rachel tonight.
I think Den is already in mourning.

6 comments:

Karen Mortensen said...

What a fun time you had. I am glad they were able to come for a visit. Too bad they can't stay longer.
I have always loved that quote. That has helped so much in life.

Dad and Susan said...

What GREAT PICTURES! They really capture the festive mood.

Love the quote, "Don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened." Think of all the memories you can ruminate over. It really is wise and a great philosophy for life.

All these happy moments make for a satisfying and colorful life. "The joy is in the journey, not the destination."

Great Post.

Love, Dad and Susan

grandmapeg said...

I didn't see Cami in the pictures. Does she not like fireworks? It looks like you guys had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories and that's what counts! It's always a little sad when the company leaves but everybody has the memories!

Susan Anderson said...

I love a good, old-fashioned family 4th of July. This looks perfect.

=)

Grandma Honey said...

Cami was in the house with me, sleeping. Kris took all the pictures.

Lisa said...

I feel for Dennis, but loved seeing all the great photos. I gotta learn how to use one. I'm 50 yrs old!!! Hahaha...GREAT POST!!!!!

Jack's proud moment

Jack could hardly believe his good fortune  when they put the 4 year olds in charge of the fire!