We found a few other families in our ward who didn't have plans nor family in the area to spend the day with, so we made plans with them (one family isn't in our ward anymore, but is Kai's very good friend CJ).
Knowing the need our teens and tweens have of sleeping in, we planned to leave at noon to go to Island Lake. Everyone ate something just before, or on the way, so we could play in the water and with the football for a few hours before eating our big meal.
We had our paddleboard, inner tubes, and big blow up dragon Peggy for the kids to play with. They made sandcastles and played catch as well. The adults had good conversation in between watching kids, going on the paddleboard, and prepping food.
Before long it was time to eat. Everyone brought their own things to grill, but Jason grilled it all. Everyone brought things to share as well: chips, drinks, water, baked beans, macaroni salad, Greek salad, condiments, and a patriotic cake. It was tasty and filling and allowed for more play time afterwards.
We packed up around 6 to get cleaned up and ready for fireworks. The Remingtons brought a bunch of fireworks that they are knowledgeable about and met us in our cul-de-sac for a great show! The kids got to do some of them and enjoyed watching Kara work her fire magic. We got to enjoy the neighbor's huge fireworks as well. That's a nice thing about Michigan- it's not too dry to do your own fireworks!
Happy Independence day!
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