July 4th. . . The fun just never stops!

I just LOVE a holiday where you stuff your faces with food and drink and then blow up stuff to show your spirit. . .

This July 4th was no exception. . .

We got together with dear daughter and her family for a fabulous trip to the Oregon coast this year where the food, fun, and frolic never stopped. (especially the frolic)

The main 'frolic' being where my youngest son put on an AMAZING display of pyrotechnics the likes of which might never been seen again. In fact, one of his 'explosions' created a shock wave that could be felt by other celebrants in surrounding areas! (Good one, J-Man! My ears are STILL numb)

To see a short, captivating version of several 'posed shots'--just watch the scrolling slide show above.

I'm just sorry I didn't capture the madness of the fireworks on the beach that evening. It was too cloudy and dark. . . and the smoke from our own homemade fireworks, mingled with all the others, blackend the sky for miles--so it was nearly impossible to see the actual city's fireworks display! Oh well! We had enough booms and blasts to last us AT LEAST until this coming New Year's Eve. . .

I must point out that while these next two photos looks like dear hubby and devoted grandson are practicing an ancient form of Tai Chi. . . . they were actually just tossing a Frisbee back and forth:





A rare appearance this year, was none other than our own form of 'blanket'. . . or 'quilt' if you will. Underneath said swaddling was our own little 'Triple D' who graciously tagged along everywhere with us. . . not that he had much choice. . .



Do you know this homeless child? This is how little Max-Man looked while waiting for the 4th of July parade to begin:



Thanks to my son-in-law, who for some obscure reason unknown to mankind, invited us yet AGAIN to share this killer good time!