4th of July at the lake is kind of a tradition with the Nienhueser family. I grew up every summer going to the lake, looking forward to lots of swimming and fireworks all weekend long. So, when we decided to go this year for the long weekend, I could not wait to introduce Miles to some of my favorite 4th activities.
The fireworks usually start around 9, so Chase and I were a little concerned that Miles might not want to stay up that long, or if he did, he would be really cranky. How could we doubt our little man? He was such a champ! After we put the girls to bed, we walked down to the dock to watch the big show. Miles is only 2, so loud noises like fireworks, could really scare him, but we were not sure. Again, how could we doubt him? What a big boy he was! There were about 6 shows going on at home time. Miles started counting for the fireworks to go off and it went a little something like this- he would say "1, 2, 3, boom!" Then the firework would go off and Miles would reply, "I did it! I did it!" He truly thought he was the one controling the fireworks! We definitely do not have to worry about this child having a low self esteem!
As we were walking back up to the house after the show was over, I turned around to see the most precious picture. Miles was holding Daddy's hand and talking to him all about what he had just seen. They both had the biggest smiles on their faces, having just enjoyed probably the best fireworks show of all times. It was not the actual fireworks that made the show the best, but the company of a two year old that helped us 32 year olds to see things again like a child. It was awesome!
Miles and Chase swimming together in the lake. Miles was not sure at first, but ended up loving it!
He was so proud of himself, waving at all the boats that were driving by.
Marley was not so sure about the bows, but Maggie sure did think they were fun. They had matching outfits that they wore, but did not get any pics of them with them on.
Attempting a picture taken by me, but did not turn out so great. We sure did have fun though!
I love this picture because it captures the excitement that Miles had the whole time watching the fireworks.
Watching the fireworks go off at the beginning. He kept saying, "oooh, ahhh!"
I was a little too excited, I think, but had to include my sweet boy!
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