Celebrating started the night before at a baseball game with fireworks. Ryan’s brother’s family flew into town from Las Vegas to help us celebrate. I think the only thing keeping them awake (after 6+ hours of traveling) were the fireworks and pretzels!
The morning of July 4th started with pancake sundaes (just made it up on a whim because sundaes are fitting for birthdays, right?). This is Gage’s plate — hence why all the blueberries are almost all gone.
Lots of sunshine and splashing at the pool for the afternoon. Little Beckam had a little too much fun — wore himself right out.
Stocking up on fireworks and a BBQ dinner. Baby could eat a whole watermelon himself. No really.
Popsicles and throwing “snap-its” to warm up before busting out the big-dog fireworks. Who would’ve thought the “flying-pig” would’ve had all of our kids in tears, bolting straight back to the house. CRAZY loud. Sparklers were more their speed.
A simple 4th with family — one of the best ways to celebrate our Nation and all that she gives us.
Happy Birthday ‘Merica!
Great picture’s.. It looks like all of you had an awesome time..
xo,
Sincerely Miss Ash
Love the firework photos! What settings did you use to capture them so clearly?! As always, in awe of your photography!
These were taken on manual… high iso, i think 2500, f/1.8, fairly fast shutter, if I remember right?
Looks like such a fun celebration! I love the in-the-moment sundae pancake creation. Why not, on a holiday? The kids look like they had such a blast; so great that Gage and Beckam have so many cousins to play with!
Looks like such a fun day! Where is your t-shirt from? Thx
Your family is beautiful and so are you! Thanks for sharing your special moments and creativity with us!
PS Love your t-shirt! Where is is from?
It’s from Old Navy – names all states to create the flag.
Great photos. Looks like a nice family day!
Always so sweet! Are the glasses the orange juice is in mason jars? I’ve not seen that shape. Where are they from? Thanks
I absolutely LOVE your blog!!! I have been following for a little over year, but I’m a teacher (off in the summers) so I have had more time lately to catch up! I just made your basic crepes and they were amazing! I didn’t have chocolate chips in my house, which could be a sin… 🙂 But I used Greek yogurt with the berries and it was yummo!
Keep up the good work! Again, AMAZING BLOG!!!
Pretzel recipe please!
What an amazing fourth of July you guys had! The sparklers are my favorite and that glass bottled coke looks amazing I am going to assume its Mexican coke (the best) thanks for sharing Love + Shine Courtstar
I spied an awesome bag… the one with the stripes. Maybe a back pack? Did you get it this year? Would love to know!
haha! you’re too funny! yes, stripes… go figure my obsession with stripes continues. it’s new from target (feed collection).
I love your dining room table…would you mind sharing (if possible) where you got it/brand? thanks!!