A great 4th of July

We had a great 4th of July. We went to the lake and visited with DH's parents. J learned to drive F-in-L's small tractor and he looked so grown up sitting on it and concentrating on doing a good job driving around the driveway. L wasn't so keen on driving it with Gramps' help, he didn't want to steer it. I remember sitting with my Grandpa Garman and begging to steer his riding lawn mower around the pasture and backyard in Kansas. It was so much fun.

We went to the lake and the little guys played in the sand and water. J loves to be in the water no matter how cold the water is. L would rather play in the sand and float toys at the edge. A bit more cautious than his big brother. E stayed in the shade with me. I had an allergic reaction to the sunblock I used on Wednesday and I'm trying to stay out of the sun. Everywhere I put the sunblock (upper back, neck, shoulders, throat) is itchy with tiny little bumps. I feel like a crocodile and try to keep it covered. Ugh. Thank goodness I used a moisturizer with SPF already in it and didn't put it on my face. I have this allergic reaction to some moisturizers and chapsticks. Have to be careful about some of the chemicals. I thought this one was safe, it was for kids and and said hypoallergenic. I didn't buy the natural petroleum free though like I usually do, it's so expensive. Won't skimp next time. Glad boys didn't have a reaction to it. I slathered them with it last Wednesday.

Watched fireworks with the family and the boys LOVED it. E slept through it. I'm terrible with directions, so can't say just where we were. I'll edit again once I ask DH, but poor guy fell asleep. It's nearly midnight here. boys sat on a rooftop with Grammy and Gramps and DH, E, and I sat just behind. A beautiful fireworks show.