Fireworks and a Flat

We had a busy evening today.  We had our small group at church at 6:15 and then afterwards we headed about 30 minutes away to catch some fireworks at the only city in the area that had them on July 3rd.  The girls were more interested in climbing trees and chasing lightening bugs than the display of fireworks.  It was actually kind of funny.  Lillian had a good time and was not the least bit afraid.  Probably due to the fact we were about 3 miles away from where they were letting them off. 

Well, at 10:45 pm we started to head home and heard strange noises coming from underneath our vehicle.  A lovely flat tire.  Poor Emma was just about hysterical.  She was so concerned that a police officer was going to come and we were going to get in some sort of trouble.  I have no idea where the child has that kind of fear from.  I have not been pulled over in years!  She wanted grandma to come get her and drive her the 30 minutes back to her house.  

Tomorrow we are looking forward to spending some time on some friends' boat.  The kids will be joining us for the afternoon and then dear grandma is coming to watch all of them for the remainder of night, while the grown ups hang out.  

Have a wonderful 4th, and thank God for this wonderful country that we live in!