Lighting up the sky

Last night we had a glorious fireworks show in my oldest daughter's back yard. Started out with the small fireworks, drawing in all the neighborhood kids, and gradually building up to a finally of righteous proportions. Lots and lots of oooings and ahhhings rippled through the small crowd and much appreciated applause.

And what perfect timing.

About five minutes later, nature decided to put on it's own version of fireworks for the Fourth. Thunder and lightning with the rain to follow. So back into the house to watch the fireworks from New York; which although was absolutely beautiful, in no way was a match for the fun we had doing our own.

It was the perfect ending to a grand old day.

Again, Happy Birthday America.