4th of July

Almost every year we spend the 4th at my mom's house. About 10 years ago she started a neighborhood tradition called, "The Cul-de-sac of Fire"! Basically, all the neighbors are invited to the cul-de-sac my mom lives in and they have a huge bbq and pot luck dinner. Homemade ice cream is always involved as well.
This was the prettiest girl at the party.

I spent the day before the 4th painting nails for all the women in the family.

My sister-in-law did some face painting for the children...

and for the adults who think they are children.

This family is happy to live in a free country. It's our favorite holiday and we had a lot of fun, as usual!