Booms and Blooms

We had an awesome 4th this year. Good times, good food, and big booms. We had an old fashioned 4th of July during the day. We visited Missouri Town, and enjoyed all the sights and sounds. The kids just love it there. They really enjoyed the firing squad. The gun fire was so loud, it made them jump every time. Brendan was so funny, his eyes would become enormous. He would laugh afterwards at himself for being so jumpy.



After Missouri Town, we came home and had a huge cookout. Burt made his famous grilled Italian sausages with peppers. YUM~ They were sooooo good! He is the best griller. McKenna contributed her famous fruit kabobs. She loves making them, and loves eating them more. Ashton went to St. Louis recently for her boyfriend's family reunion. She brought Brendan home this crazy potato head guy that grows grass for hair. Brendan loved it! He insisted on having him as part of our 4th of July tablescape. LoL He was so proud of his Super Grass Head Guy!



We then loaded up and headed to the fireworks up in town. Our little town was just a haze of smoke with all the people setting off their own fireworks. Some of them were really impressive. The city's fireworks were awesome. The kids loved them. We sat on a blanket at the park and watched the whole show. My baby grandson was in awe of the light show.



On the 5th we went to Powell Gardens for their Booms and Blooms. The Lee Summit Symphony played as the fireworks went off. It was an incredible display over the lake. We sat out on our blanket and enjoyed the good music and fun sights. Brendan was super impressed when the symphony played the Indiana Jones theme. lol



So between the quaint atmosphere of our town firework display, and the spectacular display at the gardens, we are good until next Fourth of July. Hope you all had a happy, safe, and fun 4th.