We actually got some nice weather for the 4th so decided we could dig out the big swimpool. :) Ben drug the hottub stairs over for his make-shift diving board.
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We actually stuck around home this year for the 4th, which is very unusual for us. Our neighborhood (Elk Grove) had a community BBQ so we went and checked it out.
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There were tons of kids around so Ben was having a blast running around.
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And Zach was quite content just sprawling out on the blanket!
We met up with our neighbors Mark & Tara Wolfe and their kiddos...Maddy, Haley, Colten & Tia.
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Ben (3), Colten (2) & Tia (5)
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Ben & Dad - We decided to head back to our house and start a little fire and let off some fireworks.
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Ben, Colten, Haley, Maddy & Tia watching Nick do some snakes...
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And of course sparklers!
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Colten visiting with Zach.
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Tara & I