Fireworks

We almost missed them... We assumed fireworks at our decided location for this year would actually be on the 4th.  Thankfully I checked the website and found out they were on the 3rd.  The day was actually working out for us to go anyway.  Andrew slept a little later and we were out doing errands, which made Andrew's nap time later than usual, too.  With no definite plans for the evening we heated up some leftovers and got ready to head up to Peddlers Village.  Andrew was very excited.  His first fireworks last year were a big hit, and he talked about the "booming" for weeks afterward.  So, any anxiety rested in how Amber would fair.  We had never been to Peddler's Village for their fireworks and didn't know how close we would be (for the intensity of the "booms") or how being up past her bedtime would affect her mood and reaction.  Let's just say we have a happy baby on our hands, most of the time.  We were far enough away that the "booms" weren't too loud (good thing 'cause I forgot the cotton).  And we found the perfect spot to sit with no obstructions after meandering through the crowd for fifteen minutes.  Andrew even entertained the folks around us with some silly, excited dances, and lots of chatter about the fireworks starting soon and how pretty they are and how loud they can be and how Amber didn't seem scared (after we heard a test "boom").  Amber seemed mildly interested in the pretty colors, and was happy to sit and play.  I'm so glad we got to go!
Forget that we're paying for it today ;)