Ellie with her best buddy, Grandma Suzi
Parker and Papa Dan, watching the fireworks!
Luke and his "sprinkler"
Ellie showing off her smile and 4th of July dress
How cute is this kid?This year, we had a really mellow 4th of July. Josh had been in China for two weeks, so we were really craving some family time. We went to my parent's house for a delicious breakfast. The kids had a great time playing in their backyard. Then, my mom and dad were nice enough to keep the kids so that Josh and I could have some time together. We went to the grocery store and then came home to prepare a BBQ for that night.
We had my parents and Josh's parents over for dinner and fireworks. It was so nice to be together! We all had such a great time. I have to say, I made THE best dessert- the Brownie Pudding in the Barefoot Contessa "Back To Basics" cookbook. My mom even said it was the best dessert she has ever had. I highly recommend trying it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
After dinner, we got together with our friends across the street for fireworks. The kids loved the sparklers and kept calling them the "sprinklers." Then, in birth order, they each got to pick a firework. It was a beautiful night to be outside, together with people I love. What a great ending to a great day!
Look at these yummy popcorn balls my cute friend, Andrea made for the fireworks!
7 comments:
I adore the Barefoot Contessa. I'm going to have to find that recipe!
Your family is so cute!
Thanks for the tip of the brownie pudding--you must make that for your next time hosting dinner group.
Your kids hair is kind of red, white and blue (brown!) It's so fun they all have different colors.
That was a really nice night! We had such a great time! Your kids are the best to have a firework party with! So cute!
Liz, you should post your recipe on cookbook junkies!
Brownie pudding! Oh man, that Ina Garten is evil, in a good way of course!
We wish we could have been with! The "sprinklers" looked so fun! Love you all!
Grandma and Grandpa loved the 4th of July this year....watching Luke, Ellie and Parker's eyes when the moon came out and the sparklers were sparkling...eating yumming chocolate brownie pudding and scrumptious caramel popcorn...enjoying the company and fireworks...so reminiscent of days gone by for us...thank you for inviting us over...we loved it!
Sounds fun :). Very cute pics!
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