independence day

Happy 4th of July!

We had a really great day at the Coury's to celebrate our country's independence.  A very big thank you to all our service men, women, and their families who are keeping this country free.

Are these guys cute or what?  It could just be me, but I could look at these faces all day.  Oh wait....I do!
We are beyond blessed to have such amazing chefs in the family. These beauties were a Bill creation. Amazing. Beer can chicken. I mean look at them...they were just asking to have their picture taken!
Take a look at sweet little Vera. If this isn't a testament to the yummy food factor I don't know what is. Noah's face! "Mmmmm...SO good."
Let me begin by saying this was not Mommy approved. Brian kept encouraging Noah to throw the pop-it at his abs. Yeah. Brilliant. Nothing could go wrong with this plan. He actually did manage to pop one, which left a burn mark on Brian's shirt.
Me and my girl gettin silly.
The cousins were very patriotic this year. Ava was BEYOND excited that she and Vera had matching outfits. Beyond.
Finally, it gets dark enough to get the fireworks started. Ava still doesn't like the noise, and Noah is busy using his glow sticks as light-sabers. Ava made it all the way to just before the finale. She was out. That never happens. Ever.

Happy 4th of July everyone!