What a fabulous 4th of July weekend!!  Besides the fact that it was a wonderfully looooooooong weekend, we got to spend so much time at home with the boys, lighting off fireworks, playing outside, in the pool, making cookies, watching movies......just good family time that sometimes gets pushed aside due to the business of so-called life.   Sunday evening was fun, spent it over at a friend's 4th party, let the kids play, watched the city fireworks, and just hung out in good company. :)  Monday, on the 4th, we took off for my parent's house and spent the whole day; Nathan, Shannon & Noah were there, Nate, myself, and the boys, and mom & dad!  It was great!!  We grilled, played outside, had a water balloon fest for the boys, they rode 4wheelers, and I even shot my brother's pistol. ;)  The evening was capped off with ice cream and fireworks!!  Always more fireworks!!  :)  It was the first time in a long time all of us were together at Mom & Dad's.  It was really fun.  Nate & I even took a lil time to visit some childhood landmarks of mine, the sweet little Rosenburg church included. Nate had never been in there, so we visited. :)  
I can't say I've minded having an extra day off and at home today. The boys & I slept in a bit, watched the city cut down a tree across the street, played the Wii, and just have enjoyed relaxing!!!!!  :)