Bring On the Boom

Billed as one of the largest fireworks shows East of the mighty Mississippi, the "Red, White and Boom" festival on July 4th in Columbus, Ohio never disappoints. The fact that it's held literally outside my parent's front door is even better. In 13 years, I think we've only missed it twice.

The kids were decked out in their homemade shirts and proper paraphernalia.

 

Poor guy never quite got the hang of it, but not for lack of trying...

Lear was even game for some good ole fashion bull riding.

That is, until the bull started moving.

Ohio State cheerleaders and their mascot, Brutus the Buckeye, stopped by my parent's party. Avery didn't turn down the chance to hold those shiny pom poms, either. Could this be Matt in disguise?!

I didn't get many decent shots of the fireworks, but this was the first year that Lear was awake for them. Undeterred by the sights or loud sounds, both kids enjoyed watching America celebrate her 237th birthday.