The 4th

There’s nothing like 4th of July in the south. Perhaps I’m biased, but I love it! We do it up right! Growing up we used to go out to the Friendlys (I’m sure I’m misspelling the name, but they were friendly people so it works 🙂 ) every year for a BBQ. They had grandkids our age that would come up to visit and we would go swimming in the creek on their property.  It was so much fun! Good times. Good times. Of course nowadays  I don’t think I would ever jump in that watering hole! Hello! SNAKES??? I guess ignorance is bliss!

I haven’t been home for the 4th in a really long time. This year we decided to make a (really) quick trip up to TN. My parents wanted to do some painting/updating to the exterior of the house and we offered to help. On the way we stopped by the fireworks superstore outside of Chattanooga. This place has been here as long as I can remember. There’s something I find charming about it. Maybe it’s the vintage vibe of the run down neon signs. Or maybe it’s just nostalgia. I love it. I have fond memories of coming here with my family. (Remember the caffeine free Dr. Pepper, Erin??)

As I took this shot, some guys in the truck let out a loud cat call. Flattered, but I nearly jumped out of my skin.

We got eaten alive for this shot, but it was worth it. By the way, I know you can’t see them very well in this pic, but check out Brad’s new glasses. He has a sexy computer geek thing going on with them. So hot! He’s had his old ones since he was 16. He’s 31. It was about dang time. If we had remembered to bring his old glasses up, we would have tied them to a rocket and shot them off! Next time!

And here’s my handsome little man. What a cutie!

The weather was great right up until sundown. Then it poured! We didn’t give up though. We shot fireworks in the rain and had a blast!

Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday!