our first 4th of July celebration

We were invited to join some of the other spouses and their families to join the Navy base for their 4th of July celebration. There was food and tons of games and jumpy things for the kids. Unfortunately for us and our kids, they weren't able to go on any of the "rides" or play any of the games -- we stood in line for shaved ice too long!! But they were ok with that......being right on the beach the kids had more fun looking for hermit crabs and running around " )
It was a great night, though! We sat right by the d.j. who spun some of the best American music ever! And the music didn't stop when the fireworks began......the music was almost tearful as fellow soldiers yelled out things like, "Hell, yeah!" when they would hear lyrics like "Thank God for the USA" while we watched the most beautiful fireworks display. It was awesome!







Here is the Navy's Color Guard marching to the flagpole to present the American Flag.









The d.j. had lots of cool prizes for those brave enough to get up and dance in front of the crowd. Unfortunately for me (or fortunately for the crowd) I missed out on this one! I borrowed the visor for the pic!









Jim sings along to one of the songs for Addison.