4th of July

4th of July is always celebrated in the Laurel Lane family. This year there were two celebrations: Jeff's and JD's. After church we all went over to JD's for a barbecue and dessert. It was great to see friends from the neighborhood that I hadn't seen in a while. It surprises me that time can fly by so fast - or in other words, that so much time can go by between visits. We had a wonderful time visiting with neighbors.

For some reason Devon and Robert escaped being captured on film - I have no idea how (well Devon yes - he avoids cameras at all cost, but Robert - no idea). Anyway...

Jessica - 17 1/2 years old

Jessica and Marissa with "Duke" the neighbor's dog

They could not get enough of Duke. They wanted to sneak him home. She is full grown and still fits on your lap smaller than a baby. So --- cute!

After a game of cornhoe, Jessica was back to cuddling with Duke. She loves dogs!

After 9:00 p.m. we walked over to Jeff's for the massive fireworks display. Mark went in with a tummy ache (still adjusting from Singapore time). Devon went in to get a bandaid (but never returned). Slowly, one by one my family disappeared inside, while amazing fireworks were going off from both sides of my house. I stayed outside and visited with Jeff, Julie and Mark, Maddie and Mary (sisters), and their friends. Jeff bought an incredible selection of Fireworks that were breathtaking. Unfortunately, the wind shifted and the fireworks started going off over our house, which meant all the aftermath fell in our yard (front and back). It was raining cardboard - crazy. I stayed out a few hours watching fireworks and catching up with friends. I love it when the neighborhood gets together.

Happy Fourth of July 2010!