On the 4th of July

To celebrate Independence Day this year, Lucas took Lincoln to see the fireworks put on by a nearby city park.  Many of the fireworks shows were cancelled this year due to the dry conditions, but this show went on as scheduled.

Bennett and I stayed home.  The fireworks were way past his bedtime.

Lincoln and Lucas set up camp in the back of Lucas' truck.  

The parking lot was behind the park.

Lucas told me when the first firework exploded, Lincoln practically flew across the truck bed and locked his arms around Lucas' neck.  Apparently he is terrified of fireworks.  "it's a widdle woud daddy.  it's a big woud!  go to wintin's house!"

(translations:  it's a little loud, daddy.  it's a big loud!  go to lincoln's house!)

Pretty!

Watching from the safety of Daddy's truck...but still a little nervous.

Look at those eyes :(  Lucas says at this point, he picked Lincoln up and they walked around the parking lot together.  He said Lincoln did better that way...

Boom!

Unrelated, but here is Bennett "playing" with the toys that Lincoln brought him.  "Need a toy, Beddett!  Need a fwicket!  Need a diraffe!  Need anoder wod!"  Bennett will be busy for awhile :)

(translation: need a toy, bennett!  need a chicken!  need a giraffe!  need another one!)

Omaha Visit, July 2010: part III, 4th of July

Although we weren't in Omaha for the actual 4th of July, we were there for the annual concert and fireworks show at Memorial Park. My aunt Vicki lives 2 blocks away from the park, so we are fortunate to always have a place to park, plus a place to hear the music and see the fireworks and avoid the crowd :)

Lincoln saw fireworks last year, but from waaaaaay far away. This year, we were up close and personal with the BOOMS. He was a little skeptical of their loudness at first, but then got into the fun of saying "Boom!" whenever they exploded!

Vicki has 4 kids, all highschool age or older, but she still had some great toys saved that kept Lincoln quite entertained. This is Uncle Doctor Jeff and Lincoln checking out the doctor kit.

Lincoln watching the fireworks with mama. I am quite impressed with the quality of the fireworks pictures our little point and shoot camera produced. Way to go, Nikon!

Boom!

Mesmerized by the sparkles.