4th of July in California

The first thing we did this independence day was go to church. we decided to indulge in the holiday and dress for the occasion!

then we put on a bbq and geoff ruled the grill. he did a great job making hotdogs (J-Dawgs style) and hamburgers. all who were present were grandma georgia, cousin katie and her daughter lizzy, cousins matt and emily and their friends. it was a great success, but unfortunately i did not take any pictures!

then we were off to see fireworks at the tree farm. we had great seats and it was a great show. this was the first time geoff and i went to an actual public fireworks show together. last year in Orlando we watched some friends set some off in the parkinglot of our apartment complex and the year before i was in new york planning our wedding.

our favorite fireworks this year were the chandelier looking ones, like this one.

we ate cherries and geoff sang the star spangled banner while we watched the show. i couldn't have asked for more!! i felt much gratitude for the freedom we enjoy as a nation and for the people who fight to keep us free.