Happy 4th of July

OK, so the blog I just posted was about the beginning of the 4th of July, this one will be about the rest of the day. What a great day. We ran the Watermelon Run in the morning. Then we had our dear friends the Whites over for dinner and some fireworks fun in the evening. Right behind our building, they shoot off fireworks for the city of Sanford. So, we can go in the big yard behind our building and watch the amazing display on July 4th.

The Whites came over around dinner time and we had normal 4th of July fare- hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, watermelon, corn on the cob and desserts.

Then we let the kids play upstairs for a while before heading down to the pool.

I just love the celebration of the 4th of July here at New Tribes. Lots of families come down to the pool to celebrate, swim and hang out. Our kids had a blast swimming so late in the evening.

Love this picture - all of the older kids of the Whites and Mateers

Anna and Kara

Sparklers!

 Then after it was good and dark, we watched the fireworks. 

What a wonderful, wonderful way to celebrate the freedoms we have in this country. Happy Birthday, America!