A Seattle 4th of July

We had a few days in Seattle after the cruise before heading back home to Georgia and we made the most of it.

Since we were celebrating the 4th of July in Seattle (much to the disappointment of the boys who LOVE our celebrations at home) we headed to the Indian Reservation to buy some fireworks.

But first a stop at the park with an awesome climbing wall.

Both Jack and Wyatt were brave and climbed way up high.

Our own little spidermen!

But we made the most of our 4th of July in Seattle by having some good friends and family over for a party with a firework display, much like at home!

We started off with our traditional day-time kid friendly fireworks.

They shoot out parachutes that the kids can catch.

The kids loved it!

As did the adults!!

Wyatt's collection.

Mia's collection.

And even Ethan got a few!!

Then the neighbor brought out the dirt bike.

I didn't think the boys would try it but they both surprised me!

All the kids - both small AND big - tried it out and had a blast.

I think it's safe to say he liked it.

A few more daytime fireworks - roman candles aimed at a target in the backyard.

Everybody got a turn.

The boys of the Houghton/Cornwell family.

Wyatt got a prime seat (and a bit of exercise) for the nighttime firework show!

Jack got to held Jason and the neighbors with the display.

Even though we didn't have our normal 4th of July at home we really enjoyed being able to celebrate with our friends and family at home in Seattle - a rare treat.

Now back home to Georgia...

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