The 4th!!!

Every year since we have been in State College we've invited the family out to enjoy the State College fireworks.  This year was no exception.  We had a great time, as always, and started the day off as usual with the Firecracker 4k.

I joined the cheering section with Gracie this year and watched this crew run the 2.4 miles.  Here's the pre-race shot.

Here's Grant warming up before the big race.

He must have worn himself out in warm-ups because he spent most of the race riding.

  
Emma and Anna pulled away from the rest of the group about 1 mile in.  They did great!

Here's the crew post-race, no worse for wear.  Congrats all on a great race!  You may also notice here who is holding Grant.  He was stuck to Ella all day and she was super-sweet with him.

The rest of the day was spent hanging out at the house, doing 4th crafts, playing in the sprinkler, grilling, etc.  It was a blast.  Thanks you guys so much for bringing food and crafts and most of all yourselves!  It was a memorable last 4th at our little house in Bellefonte.  We love you!  Here are a few of my favorite pics from the day.

Appropriate pose for the shirt!

I gave Grant my camera to take some photos.  Of course, he went straight to Ella and of course, she kept  smiling for him while he fumbled with the camera.  He got quite a good pic though!

This is Ella behind the camera taking a pic of Grant.  I think his face says it all.