Sunday, July 06, 2008

Independance Day

We had a fun Independence Day. We joined some friends for fireworks after letting Keaton and Landon have LONG afternoon naps. The fireworks started about 9 p.m. (we start getting ready for bed most nights at 7:30 and lights are out by 8:30) but the adrenaline was definitely keeping the children going.

We had no idea if the fireworks would be a great experience or a disaster of fearful children. Hudson is not a fan of loud noises, Landon is pretty fearless but hates thunder, and Keaton was a total black box. But they loved it. It actually got a bit embarrassing with our friends and their acquaintances because Hudson yelled "Whoa" with every single firework. Landon and Keaton were mesmerized. It ended up being quite a fun night. An interesting side point: one of the acqaintances of our friends that went to the fireworks with us was Joe Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers.




All is well otherwise. Everyone is healthy; still own two homes.

Rick went to an event with Mayo Clinic "legacy" donors at a retreat in Colorado. It was a beautiful setting and the owners of Bootjack Ranch, where it occured, are a wonderful Christian couple. They happen to have the ranch for sale (they are moving to Paradise Valley, AZ) so you can see how beautiful it is by clicking the link to their video presentation.

Hudson recently set up a car dealership in our family room:



Landon likes to "hold" Keaton:



Hudson became interested in volcanos recently, so of course he and Daddy had to make a home model for he and Landon to watch erupt:

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wow, am I glad you told me to look for July 4th. The pictures are wonderful!!!!!!! The boys are getting so big. The "volcano" picture looks like two Rick Grays!!!
My stars! See you soon, Love and hugs, Dad and Mom