Kaboom

This year for the Fourth of July we headed out to MeMom's and BearB's house for a afternoon of food, boating, more food and fireworks. I was so prepared with camera in tow ready to document the day and wouldn't you know it after 10 pictures my battery died, so I was able to get the first 30 minutes. Fabulous!

Ashlyn had not been feeling well the few days before but looked and felt better so we headed off while Dell stayed at home to let Cody nap. Once little Cody woke up Dell joined the fun but Ashlyn just was not her happy go lucky self.

After a full day of sun and water we headed back for some yummy brisket and all the trimmings. Ashlyn seemed to be declining but she was insistent on shooting off her fireworks. I had planned on taking her home and not going to watch the 'real' fireworks but she hated to miss all the fun. So, we (minus Dell and Cody, it was now past his bedtime) got back on the boat and drove out to watch the fireworks on the water. It was an amazing view, at all times you could see 15-20 different shows all around. After the finale you usually hear a lot of clapping, cheering and whistling......but when you are on the water you only hear boats honking their horns. It turned out to be a wonderful night.
Driving back to the dock Ashlyn (my night owl) put her head down and fell asleep. Turns out she had a really high fever. Took her home and gave her a healthy dose of Motrin and sent her to bed. Jump ahead to the next day....a nice case of Strep. I'm sure everyone that was around her is thrilled to hear that. Sorry!