My husband and his friend Sam love blowing things up. They love it so much that they went through all the trouble of getting a license so they could play with the really big toys. Very expensive, very dangerous, very much illegal (if you don’t have a license) EXPLOSIVES. Also known as FIREWORKS! And every year, the night before the fourth, they light these suckers and put on a big show for friends and family out in the country at Sam’s childhood home. It is awesome…

I think more people turned out for this year’s display than ever before. The word keeps spreading and the party gets bigger every year.

Everyone ate, talked and played games while the pyros set up the launch area on the other side of the property.

The black and red box allowed the guys to light the big fireworks by pushing a button on the box or remotely with a cell phone.

These are just plain scary.

This is Lindsay: Sam’s wife, cloth diaper addict, awesome neighbor and Frappe expert. Baby Ava is just five months old!

Micah watched his first fireworks display with Grandpa and Grandma in their van. Half way through the show he passed out because he was so sleepy! Eric’s mom said he loved every minute of it while he was awake, though.

Tomorrow (the 4th) we’re going to watch the city fireworks from the rooftop of the building downtown where Eric works. We should get an awesome view without the crowd. I’m looking forward to it!

Happy Independence Day!