Although it has been a tradition to celebrate the 4th of July at my family's property on Lake Sammamish since my grandpa purchased it in the 1960s, we have been out of town the past three years and have missed it. So, it was fun to be able to join in on the festivities the year on what turned out to be a glorious day! We drove up after Lia's nap and spent the afternoon playing in the water and on the beach, ate a delicious BBQ potluck dinner, went for a boat ride, and then finished off the evening by watching the fireworks bonanza on our beach and around the lake after the sun set. We didn't get home til almost midnight!
Lia going for a ride on the paddle boat with my cousin, Alyson, and her daughter, Lydia.
The girls cruising around the dock.
No 4th of July picnic is complete without some watermelon!
Lia and Vivi being silly during dinner.
Watching some of the kiddos getting tossed around on the tube!
Roasting smores while waiting for dusk to come.
Vivi and Lia settling in on the blanket before the fireworks begin.
And the fireworks begin!
This is what Lia thought of having to put her jacket it on after dark!
One of Phil's glorious illegal fireworks exploding in the night sky!
Every year, about 10:30 pm, a family right across the lake from our property puts on their own professional show for all to enjoy! Here it is starting up!
Some of the fireworks from across the lake. I felt like I was watching the Disney fireworks show!
More of the same.
Happy 4th of July to everyone!
Lia going for a ride on the paddle boat with my cousin, Alyson, and her daughter, Lydia.
The girls cruising around the dock.
No 4th of July picnic is complete without some watermelon!
Lia and Vivi being silly during dinner.
Watching some of the kiddos getting tossed around on the tube!
Roasting smores while waiting for dusk to come.
Vivi and Lia settling in on the blanket before the fireworks begin.
This is what Lia thought of having to put her jacket it on after dark!
One of Phil's glorious illegal fireworks exploding in the night sky!
Every year, about 10:30 pm, a family right across the lake from our property puts on their own professional show for all to enjoy! Here it is starting up!
Some of the fireworks from across the lake. I felt like I was watching the Disney fireworks show!
More of the same.
Happy 4th of July to everyone!
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