Celebrating like an Oregonian

Sparklers

I have had a few people who are not originally from Oregon, comment on how much we love our fireworks. I never really thought it as being more so than others...but we definitely do enjoy the 4th of July show. A few were from Cali, where they said fireworks have been illegal for most of their life. This was their first Independence Day in Oregon, and I guess they were all taken by surprise by all of the noise...that lasted very late into the night...on a day before going back to work. The poor guy had to sleep part of the night on the floor of his kids' room because they were scared. 

I do remember the kids being scared our first year in Oregon. I guess for non-natives it is a shock to the system. Now, three years later the kids love this holiday. 

Chores

The kids were sweet and volunteered to wash my car. I should take an after picture, they missed several spots. Still it was fun and an easy way to cool off. Meli was a little sad to soak her "holiday" dress.

Grandma & mae

We got to show Grandma Liz how to celebrate the holiday with Oregon flare. I think she had fun watching the fireworks and throwing the snap-its at everyone's feet. After we said that she was off limits. Ha, ha...sneaky Grandma.

With getting ready to move and work,  I have not really been in a cooking mood...but the holiday helped bring that back for me. I had a great time cooking, baking, etc. We made banana bread, festive cake, and a few new recipes. I should have had Liz try Blue Apron out with me. I did not plan that one out. Bummer.

More 4th fun

I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th. I really enjoyed the time with family. It was a very nice 4 day weekend. More about that to come!