4th of July

We held our annual 4th of July party again this year.  I think we had the most people this year too! It was full of fun, games, pool, fireworks, and our own fire danger!

We invited friends and family- old and new.  We spent the day setting up too. The pool had been up since June and thankfully we got a warm enough day that the kids could put it to good use.  We grilled up hot dogs and hamburgers and asked people to bring side dishes.  Brad and the kids help set up the corn hole, game table, ladder ball and many of my decorations.

Here is a look at our festivities:

Pre-show the night before :)

 Getting things ready...

 the aftermath!!!

 

There was fun and games.  All was well until we were just about finished BBQ'ing, Brad and I were socializing and not running around getting things.  We turned around to see black smoke billowing out of the grill! He un-hooked the gas tank and pulled it out from under the covered back patio, while I frantically ran inside to get flour.  Yes, I said flour.  My step-dad said, "Grab flour!" With a large bag of flour in hand, I ran back out to the flaming grill.  He threw handfuls of flour on the flames, which actually did help somewhat.  Then we grabbed the hose to finish the job.  Brad took to filming this event as we all stared in amazement. (I can't seem to find this video on the computer now, but if I do, I will add it here)

 

We later found out that John was mistaken by the flour and it should have been baking soda. Huh, I think the outcome would have been the same- new grill for the Neeley family!

 

We really had a great time with everyone! We love our 4th celebrations!