We had a great 4th of July celebration!  First, we went over to the girls’ Uncle Jason & Aunt Stephanie’s house for a cookout.  Many other family members were there, also.  Everyone brought something, so there was a lot of good food.  We also got to swim while there.  With Jeremy’s help, Katrina dunked her head underwater for the first time!  Alyssa enjoyed splashing in her baby float & just playing in the water, in general.  After that, we went to a local soccer field/park to watch the big fireworks display that’s put on by the city each year.  Even though this has kind of become a family tradition over the years, it was even cooler, beforehand, this time around!  Some military planes & helicopters flew over the field in various formations, before it got dark.  It was really neat watching them – we were able to catch a few pictures, as well.  This is the first time they have done this.  We hope they keep it up, annually – it was a real treat!  All the kids enjoyed themselves & thankfully the fireworks didn’t scare Aly one bit, as we thought they might.  She pointed up in the sky at them & cooed & just seemed to have a good time, too.  We are grateful to have grown up in a country with the wonderful freedoms we enjoy!  We hope everyone had a great Independence Day this year, too!