Aren't they such a cute couple?
Following the parade, Mike and I put on the Tierra Nieghborhood 2008 Olympics!! We put together a series of outdoor games and both young and old participated and had a great time. I was very impressed with how competitve some of the dads got, it was hilarious to see some of them return to their glory days of competitive sports. Ryan was no exception. He offered to run the obstacle course twice for his team, as they were down one man. Here's Ryan working his way through our "spider web".
Alisa was kind enough to be Andrew's partner through all the games. They had a great time together.
We spent the afternoon napping kids (and a few adults), making and eating food, chatting, and hanging out. Then we headed back to our commons area for a great BBQ, waterballoons, fireworks, friends, games, etc.
I believe we have very similar pictures of Mike ast last year's BBQ. He's such a little boy at heart. 
Alisa and Reid enjoying the evening. 
All the boys after the waterbaloon fight!Fireworks are leagal in NE, so most people set off their own rather than going to a professional show; however, because they're legal, any Joe can put on a crazy firework show. Mike was very excited about his $26 worth of fireworks, but it was nothing compared to our neighbor who spent $1200!! We didn't last too long with the neighbors, as Andrew was scared of all the loud blasts. So, we put kids to bed and then did our fireworks in the street and backyard. It was fun!
Here's cute Alisa lighting her first firework!
Ryan and Mike are running from Mike's $7.50 artillary purchase. On the outside of the package it said, "Caution, shoots flaming balls!" They are running for their lives so they don't get blown up by "flaming balls"-- too funny!
Saturday we went to the Children's Museum, for even more pics (yes, I realize there are are TON of pictures in this post, but I love the 4th and I couldn't cut any of these out!) take a look at Alisa's blog. Then we spent the evening at an outdoor concert at our mall. They gave everyone a red, white, and blue sucker, which Andrew was thrilled with and quickly devoured it!It was a perfect weekend and we were sad to see Ryan and Alisa go. Thanks for coming and making our Independence Day so enjoyable!
10 comments:
i love all the pictures! it looks like a great weekend. it makes me miss family so, so much! i hope we get to see you guys soon.
You have posted soooo many fabulous pictures. Looks like tons of fun. Your kids have grown so much.
Looks like a fun day. Thanks for the cute pics!
You are awesome!! You never cease to amaze me!! Looks like it was a really fun neighborhood activity. I love your boys outfits... Nate was wearing the same one!!
What a fun fourth of July! I love the pictures of Mike and Ryan running for their lives! And what a fun activity you guys planned for your neighborhood!
Man, I wanna move to your neighborhood! Looks so fun and homey. There is no such thing as "too many pictures." :)
I love all of the pictures! you guys live in a fun neighborhood. If we attempted that it'd be a senior citizen parade and us!!! your kids are growing up. As the twins get older I imagine it is getting better and a LITTLE more manageable!
It looks like such a fun 4th of July. I am a little jealous!! thanks for sharing all the pictures, we love to see your cute family.
Sounds like a great 4th. Way to go on such an awesome obstacle course! I may use that idea at our ward's next activity. how fun!
Liz, Liz, Liz. You seem to have figured it all out. That sounds like the most perfect 4th of July on record. And for people in Nebraska, you sure do get a lot of visitors. A testament, no doubt...
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