July 4th Extravaganza

It Is July 4th!!!! We just came from a flag raising at our Church and the kids nabbed these awesome flags from the centerpieces. We put them in the bushes to show our patriotism.  All Day I quizzed the kids on what day the Declaration of Independence was signed and what happened after that. Luck for them Xander was wearing a shirt with '76 on it to help.

Off to the Zoooooooooo!!!! The kids wanted to go to the petting animals and I said that if I get my glazed almonds then they could go to the petting animals. DEAL! Love those almonds.

Xander asked the lady in the petting area what they use the wool for and if they use it to make all the clothes for the people who work at the zoo. She giggled and said no but do you want to learn how to make yarn? Lila and Charlotte learned how to make yarn out of the wool  from the sheep.

Later we went to THE LAIR. It is the new reptile exhibit at the zoo.  It has been under construction for awhile so we were excited to see it.  Then they pushed us out a couple minutes later because they were closing but I caught the picture below while the guard was yelling at me. ;) 

Here we are enjoying Alan's BBQ.

What is the Fourth of July with out a laser  party??? Alan set up his lasers and we turned on the music . The kids danced while I tried to figure out how to use my camera in the dark.

This is Lila.

Xander and Charlotte

Lila and Charlotte. I think the kids got to bed pretty late but we all had a wonderful time thanks to a fabulous DJ dad!  Love him tons!  :)