4th of July

We hope everyone enjoyed a fun 4th of July weekend! This year we went see the fireworks at the Chautauqua park in Boulder. We've been there dozens of times in the day for hikes, but never at night. We were several hundred feet up the side of the mountain, so the fireworks were practically at eye level. We brought a picnic dinner and secured a nice spot. As we waited for the Boulder display to start, we could see 10 or 12 other displays on the horizon from nearby cities and Denver suburbs. Then, the Boulder display began. It was a fun and unique way to watch the 2011 4th of July fireworks display!

William was running around and I had a hard time getting a great photo. These photos do a good job a showing the overlook view of Boulder we had.






Nora enjoyed the fireworks too. In this photo, her little ear is peeking in on the left hand side.






This 4th of July we really missed our Chicago family crew! Last year we had the privilege of being back in Chicago for the 4th of July and William had a blast enjoying the fireworks and being with his grandparents! We are really hoping everything falls in to place so we can move back to the Chicago area and be closer to our Chi-town family this fall! William is really missing his Pamma, Grandpa, Uncles and Aunts, and of course his cousins. Oh and we can't forget the pets! We will finally be returning at the end of August for a visit and can't hardly wait!

Here are some photos from our time in Chicago on the 4th of July last year.

Like Grandma, Like Grandson!



He looks so little and baby-ish in these photos!



Here is a video from last year's 4th of July Hawthorn Woods fireworks with his Pamma and Grandpa! Let's just say, William was a very excited and joyous little boy.