Happy 4th of July!

I'm a patriot through and through.  I'm proud to be an American and feel truly blessed to live in this country.  I love celebrating the fourth when it comes to barbecues and family, but I can tell you I less than adore fireworks.  In fact, since I was a child, I've always been slightly afraid and nervous around fireworks.  That didn't change today.  I did however decide to grab my camera and my zoom lens so that I could stay a safe and comfortable distance away while grabbing some fun shots.  Here's a rather long recap of our night!