A Bouncing Fourth!

The Fourth of July was a big day at our house -- and it had nothing to do with fireworks! A few of our neighbors get together and have a BBQ and light off fireworks -- but the most exciting part of the day -- the part that Sam has been talking about since the last Fourth of July -- is the bounce house. Our neighbors across the street rented a large bounce house for the kids -- mainly for their daughter, McKenna, and Sam.

The bounce house arrived at 8:00am and Sam was over jumping at 8:15am. We took a couple "Mom-imposed rest periods" throughout the day -- it was about 90 degrees outside. But Sam jumped from 8:15am to 8:15pm. He was covered in sweat, dirt, ketchup and who knows what else! He had so much fun!

When we finally went inside to take a bath, Sam told me he didn't want to watch fireworks -- he just wanted to read some books with me. Fireworks weren't starting until around 9:30pm -- so I wasn't going to force him to stay awake! He was sound asleep by 9:00pm -- worn out from a day of jumping fun!

There was even a basketball hoop inside.

A rare picture of Sam not in motion.

Zak had fun too -- but he didn't bounce -- we'll wait until next year.

Running down the slide -- they put Old English on it -- so it was really fast!

McKenna and Sam having dinner -- more hot dogs for Sam!