Bratcher Family: July 4th in Rockwall

Friday, July 6, 2007

July 4th in Rockwall

As a family rule, we go and spend July 4th with E.'s family. Generally we spend it by the pool at the country club his dad belongs too. It is an all day event, which includes hours of swimming, diving, eating, drinking lovely margaritas, and then a spectacular fireworks show. Also the kiddos get to ride animals, pet goats and jump in jump houses till they get sick! Did I mention the food? Oh it is so glorious the spread that they put on. Just makes me hungry thinking about it.
Unfortunately that didn't happen this year. With all this rain and craziness, Plan B was calling into action. The entire family and that is, 17 people, went to my mother and father in laws home. They graciously smoked a brisket for us and made all the fixings. Boy,was it delicious.
We did end up swimming a little bit, and shoot some fireworks off ourselves, which was a great time.
I have posted before how great it is to have family around and that thought still stands true.
My brother and sister in law and their three children are in from San Diego, CA . What great memories we all are creating with family.
I will post a couple pics...

Fireworks...