Fourth of July

Fourth of July started for us on July 3rd this year.   It was a special treat for us – it is the first July 4 that Kai and Nora have really been able to celebrate in the USA.   In the past we’ve arrived on July 4 but were too jet-lagged to enjoy it.

Our big fireworks were on July 3rd when Shell Lake had their display.   Color us impressed – not only were there big crowds but the fireworks far exceeded expectations.   Each time we thought they hit the finally it turned out there was still more.

The big event on the 4th of July was a Duluth Huskies game (they won 2-1).   Hard to imagine being more American than eating a hot dog at a baseball game on the 4th of July.

We capped off the 4th with an unexpected fireworks display over Bass lake that had to have Smokey the Bear needing a change of pants had it been any drier out there!

Kai and Evelyn with paydoh

Nora and Charlotte

Nora enjoys a cone while waiting for the Shell Lake fireworks

Kai and Nora in Shell Lake waiting for fireworks

It was blurry but this capture some of Kai's awe at the fireworks display.

Kai and Nora say hello to Harvey Husky at the game. Huskies won 2-1.

Mom and a very stick Nora with her cotton candy.

Nora, Kai and Dad at the game.

A long exposure shot from my iphone.