Are you ready for fireworks yet??

I had to smile when I found the above picture. I grew up spending every summer in North Lake Tahoe and my family, along with many neighbors and friends, would cuddle up on the pier and watch the fireworks. Sometimes my dad would even take us out on the boat, leave the engine off and let us float under the magical “stars” that would pop up over and over. Such a wonderful time.

I love the above picture. For our first fourth of July together, Brandon and I went down to the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds and watched the fireworks. When we arrived, it was still daylight and warm, but as the night wore on, the got colder and colder. I was prepared, since I knew about Santa Rosa’s cool nights, but poor Brandon had only a short sleeve tee shirt on. We brought a towel to sit on, but we ended bundling up in that instead of sitting on it. ha. With teeth chattering we watched the colors explode above us. Despite the freezing cold, it was {semi} romantic, and this picture reminds me of that year.

And now…well, we get to watch the magic through our kids eyes. So funny how life comes full circle, yes? I love seeing the excitement and remember how I felt as a kid when I watch Jake and Evy. I KNOW they will love the 4th this year!

And I sure wish I had one of these during those cool summer nights!