I was working really hard at catching up on my sleep today. Yesterday was a long, busy day with lots of time outside. So today I took two really great naps. Then we went to Grandma Barb and Grandpa Ron's house for dinner and a pontoon ride. We got a little bit of a late start on the pontoon because Daddy and William were helping Grandpa fix the innertube that pulls behind the boat. By the time they got done Mommy said it was too late to get wet in the river and they'd have to wait until next time. (As it turns out we ended up staying out late anyway.) We had a really nice boat ride at sunset. I took a nap for a while. As we were driving by an island just down river from the house, we noticed a big barge full of fireworks and a lot of boats gathering in the area. After a little debating, we decided we would stay out and watch them. Unfortunately, we went back to the dock to pick up the anchor, a big flashlight... and a whole bunch of mosquitos. But it was a handy potty break for a few people and we just drove fast for a bit and swatted the rest of the mosquitos. I had just started thinking about another nap when POW - the first fireworks started. Then I was wide eyed enjoying another great fireworks spectacle. Yesterday I got tired of the show after 15 minutes and decided that the quilt we were sitting on was more fun. This show was the perfect length - exactly 15 minutes. And we had the best spot in the world! William pointed out how pretty the river was from all the colorful lights. I was proud of him for not covering his ears this time. Everyone agreed that today's show was the best! Surprises are always nice. Now I'll sleep well tonight!