Land of the Free, Home of the Brave!

Another fun-filled 4th of July at the Jersey Shore has come and gone. We spent Thursday night in Red Bank, where in my opinion they have the BEST fireworks! We found what seemed to be a very decent spot in River Park close to the water, only to find that after 2 hours of sitting in our designated spot waiting for the show to begin and listening to a less then mediocre local band, that most people decided to just pop a squat last minute and some didn't even squat! For those of you who know me best, you will not be shocked when I say that I had to fight a guy who decided to stand directly in front of me and in my line of vision (despite the fact that fireworks are in the air) to GET OUT OF MY WAY! But, once he did, the show (as always) was excellent! Friday we spent with Chris and Monique (mostly Monique, as Chris was surfing and skate boarding) in Long Branch for Ocean Fest and then Asbury Park for sushi dinner at Taka with Rose, Chris, and Monique. Saturday was Paul and Jen's BBQ, the house and pool was a buzz with guests (more kids then adults), good food, good drinks, laughter, pictures, and fun! It's BBQs like that one that make Carmine and I anxious for the days when we finally have our own little one to run around after! And of course my cousins, the twins (Girlies) are bigger and more adorable every time I see them! Isabella has her first loose tooth and they both can swim in the pool now without their "boppers" (aka swimmies). Time flys when you're having fun!

Here's a little taste of the Red Bank fireworks, captured by my husband: