it's been tradition for the last several years for our family and friends to gather at our house to celebrate on the 4th. after swimming, games, and LOTS of good food, the kids love to set off a wagon-full of firecrackers. then the grand finale of the night occurs when our friend who lives down the street sets off 'the big guns' for a fabulous show while we all watch from our front yard. it is just perfect!
