Fireworks

So this year was the 1st year we took the boys to see any fireworks. At 2 1/2 years old we thought they were ready and could handle the noise. Lets back it up a few hours .....

I had to work the lunch shift at the resturaunt and of course we were over staffed so I made no money. The boys were at home with my 92 year old grandmother and then my father came over to releave her. I have one amazing family. After I got home we headed out to Chesapeake to celebrate the 4th with some family. Patrick and Leslie had cooked an amazing spread of food for all of us. They are such good hosts.

The boys just love to see the Rafter family and play with their cousins. Well on this day of Independence they loved it even more. They went swimmining in their aunt and uncles pool. It is amazing what a years time will do for their interests and desire to go swimming. This year they are all about trying to swim. I guess swim lessons are in our future. But we couldnt stay in the pool long because the 3 of us had to get to Towne Point Park to see fireworks shot off. Brian was working Harborfest so that is why we went there.

The traffic wasnt too bad. And I got to park in the garage on Main and Boush (very close to downtown). After getting down to the street Brian and Brent Cole escorted me to the medic tent that they were working. Brent was awesome and went and stood in line for a lemonade and some roasted pecans for us to snack on. While he was in line they were testing some fireworks. Aidan and Mason thought they were the coolest thing. They kept asking for more BOOMS!

But when the time came for the actually showing of the FIREWORKS, Mason wasnt about it. It thought it was cool but kept telling me, "Loud Booms mommy!" So he sat in my lap with my hands over his ears. They both just sat there staring up at the sky with such amazement. Norfolk City put on a great show and a long one. Because it was almost a half and hour show Aidan lost interest with about 3 minutes to go. We asked him if he was ready to go and he said, " All Done."

It has been days now since the 4th and they are still talking about the BOOMS. That is a good sign that they really enjoyed themselves.