4th of July Fun

Traditions. That is what holidays are all about. And because we are not near family for Christmas, the 4th of July has become a family tradition, of sorts. For seven years we have been invited to share the holiday with our son's in-laws. The in-laws have had their own tradition of inviting family to their lakeside home for many, MANY years. We appreciate being included in their family event. I am sharing photos taken by Kirsten, a younger member of that family. She posted them on FB, but most of you would not have seen them, so I am reposting here.

We spent several afternoon hours sitting in the shade, at the edge of the lake, watching people in the water. I would much rather watch someone in the water than actually be in the water. 

Marek & Mommy checking out the water

Daddy snoozing after working two jobs the day before

Marek getting a little G'Pa time

Miss Willa loves the water

Me...keeping an eagle eye on everyone in the water

Someone has to worry.

The evening was spent with our friends at the other lake.

We have been joining them for 4th of July dinner and

the fireworks show around the lake for maybe 25 years.

If we are in town for the 4th, that is our tradition...

a day at the lake, but not getting wet, and enjoying great food,

family and friends and a magnificent fireworks display

celebrating America's B-Day.