FIREWORKS!

 Since Tommy didn't get to see any fireworks for the 4th, we decided to have a little show at home.  We sat up against the garage to see dada's firework show.

 The first firework petered out and was completely unimpressive.

 The next firework really sparked his interest.

 He was all eyes and ears from then on!

 Dada was like some kind of mastermind.  Mama, did you see that? HE MADE FIRE!!

 Until he lit off a noisy one.

Then he practically jumped into my lap while screaming... until he realized that it was no big deal.  Then he was having fun again.

This basketball seat had a much better view.  Yes that is a Pabst Blue Ribbon basketball.  (What a hipster he is!)