4th of July Extravaganza

Every year for the past 6 years, we've had a 4th of July celebration out at our friends Heath and Stacey's house. It started out many years ago as a B-Clan reunion and has developed into a wonderful gathering of both old and new friends.

The B-Clan is a group of 8 guys that Cory met in junior high. They surprisingly all had the letter "B" that started either their first or last name, and by high school they referred to themselves as the B-Clan. The guys stayed in touch with each other all throughout college and we all try to get together a couple of times a year. It has been so fun to see how the group has grown and changed over the past few years. When the 4th of July gathering began, only a few of us were married and there were no kids. Now, all but 1 is married and there are 6 kids 2 years old and younger!

Scott, Heath, Kevin, Cory & Brad

(We missed you Bart, Britt and Lewis. Hopefully you will be able to make it next year.)

This year 5 of the 8 guys were able to come to the gathering. Heath and Stacey are always great hosts. They always barbecue brisket, ribs, and sausage. In fact, Heath's ribs are the only ribs you will ever catch me eating. I never order ribs at a restaurant, but look forward to them at our reunion every 4th of July.



Because our kids are getting a little bigger, we decided to rent a bounce house for them to play in this year. We were a little worried that the hundred degree weather might make them not want to jump for long, but we were wrong. The only times they got out were to eat or when we made them come in to cool off for a few minutes. Parker and Jewell stayed in the bounce house until 11:00 that night.

One of the best parts of the evening is the fireworks show that the guys put on for us. They learned several years ago that if they pooled their money, they could get bigger fireworks. Each year the fireworks get more elaborate. Unfortunately, I did not get to see most of the fireworks this year. Parker and I watched them from inside the house! I am hoping that next year he will not be so afraid.

The weather was hot, but the day ended up being a lot of fun for everyone. It is always great to catch up on the lives of these lifelong friends. I can't wait for our kids to get older so we can tell them what their daddies were like back in their younger years!!!

Daddy & Eden

Scott, Kevin & Brad hanging out

Brad and his 2 boys