Fourth of July 2013

We had a great Fourth!  Pat took Sam to the Twins game in the afternoon and then we headed to Jensen's house for our traditional celebration.  The weather was beautiful, there were tons of kids and life is good!

Mini Lauren photoshoot

Sweet patriotic girl

I mean, seriously, could she get cuter?

Ok....last one!

Sam loved 'fishing' in the pool with the tennis ball thrower

"Tackling Daddy!"

I wanted one photo with the kids together....this is perfect!  And took 2 minutes to get (which is about all I had!)

Checking out the fireworks next door

Sam and Tao on the tramp....they were buds!

I think this photo is so cute...the best part - Lauren is fussing, not really smiling!

Sam was not a huge fan of the fireworks.  He was scared and didn't like them.  I was telling him that they are my favorite - they are beautiful when it is dark and it just isn't the "pop" sounds he was hearing all day.
So when we got home from Cristin's house we got in our pjs and brushed our teeth;  I told him that I wanted to take him to see the beautiful fireworks on a "firework adventure".  We got in the car and drove in the direction of the fireworks until we had a great view from Bachmans.  We got out, sat on the trunk and watched the display.  His eyes got big and you knew that he was enjoying them.
Then he turns to me and says "Mom, thank you so much for taking me on the 'firework adventure'.  It is beautiful and I really like it.  This is great."   It was one of the sweetest moments of my life.

Moments later....
"Oooh, Sam. I like that one. It is white and sparkles and it's my favorite. What's your favorite?"

Um.... Not that one. Not that one. Not that one. Not that one. Not that one. Not that one. Not that one. Not that one. Not that one. THAT ONE! I like THAT one!!!
"That's pretty. Why is that your favorite?"
Because its green and red..... Just like the Minnesota Wild. 

Sam is so great!  God bless the USA!