Independence

Here are my favorite shots from July 4, 2009:

From the watermelon seed spitting contest:

Our winner, accepting his prize.

From the Sunbowl, where we watched the fireworks:

What is a holiday without a special hairdo?

Such cute matching redheaded cousins! Max scooted across the blanket to give him this kiss.

I was worried the noise would bother Max. Not so, he loved the show, and danced to the music the whole time.