4th of July

The Black Marauder in the background. All of the kids agree that she is spectacular, although she puts out a bit bigger wake than the Blue Boat. Scott got to ski for the first time in two years and loved it. You would think I would have more pictures of him on here, but when we were skiing, I forgot my camera and they are on Jessica's. More to follow, for sure.
Uncle Ben promised Cam and Eli that we would have a campfire and roast marshmellows. He went to the ends of the earth (well, Elkcreek Gas Station...)to make sure it happened.

We had a fabulous week at the cabin beginning the day after we picked up Mr. Scott from the airport. First, we stopped in Idaho Falls for a Bird Family Reunion and then went up to Island Park from there. Most of the pictures involve being out on the lake on July 4th. It was a highlight of the trip and has become a tradition.

Grandpa Bird had his boat stored at the cabin, so we took it out for the fireworks so we could spread out a little. After we got out there, we tied the boats together.

When asked what his favorite part of the week was, Cameron replied, "Watching the fireworks in the boat in the dark!" We love to get a picture of all the guys in their white shirts and ties after church. From left: Ben, Gordon, Rich, Scott, James.

This year - finally - there is no one missing!

What an awesome picture of Ben. Just before the fireworks began at sundown, the lake was full of boats waiting for the fun. We didn't have to wait - we broke out the cards, the tunes (Suz had Michael Jackson's greatest hits) and even danced.