We had a wonderful day with family on the Fourth of July. In the morning we went and visited Grandma and Grandpa and had a very nice visit with them. In the afternoon we went out to our cousins house. Their house backs up to a lake so we swam in the lake and played on what they called a Maui mat (a large floating board that several people can float on). After we had dinner, Ellen and I went kayaking; and then Dad, Mom, Ellen, and I went on a bike ride around the lake. We biked farther than we expected, though, because we had to turn back within about half a mile of the end because it was blocked off for the fireworks. It was a beautiful ride despite the distance, with the scenery and the pleasant summer weather. Then to end the night, there were, of course, fireworks! I don't care to light them too much, but I really enjoy taking pictures of them. (I apologize I don't have pictures of anything else. I forgot about the camera and couldn't really take pictures while I was swimming, biking, and kayaking "smile".)
I'm sorry Ellen is so dark, but I couldn't get it any better.
The neighbors house and the peaceful lake
Orange!!!
The grand finale!
