An All American 4th

First thing in the morning on the Fourth of July, Trevor and I went up to the Tulalip Indian reservation to get some fireworks for the evening.  It was supposed to be a quick grab n go trip, but as we were driving in the gravel parking lot, a man informed us that our tire was flat.  Luckily we were only blocks away from a Wal-Mart.  We spent 2 long hours at Wal-Mart waiting for our new tire, eating McDonald's, and appreciating America.

As soon as our tire was replaced, we made a B-line for the Mercer Island Beach club where we met up with Trevor's family.  It was cold, but we still went swimming.  Trevor, Shawn, and I did an awesome synchronized swimming routine!

After we showered up, we headed out to my Aunt Sabrina and Uncle Dan's for a BBQ!  Papa Jim and Grandma Ida were also there.  We talked about the wedding, and our upcoming Mexican Cruise while we ate hot dogs, and sipped fuzzy navels. :)  Yum!  We also got to meet Harry, Sabrina and Dan's new pug.

After the sun went down we coordinated a rendezvous at Mom & Dave's for our fireworks show.  When we arrived the neighbors were already setting up camp, expecting us to put on a show.  Sam and Trev lit the fireworks, and the neighbors heckled.  We performed the annual strobe light dance, (if you don't know what it is, you just have to be there).  Dave definitely took the trophy for best strobe dancing.  It was a fun night, but next year the neighbors better pitch in if they want a show!  You know who you are!