Smiles on the Fourth

The O'Hara Family enjoyed an utterly picture-perfect Fourth of July (literally, I think these are some of the best pics that Daddy has taken).
While all of the tourists flocked to the D.C. mall, we took the path less traveled to Mount Vernon, George Washington's home (about 10 miles south of our home). The estate was hosting the first annual Fourth of July day-time fireworks display ... perfect for kids).
Mommy had a wonderful time with her two girls. Daughter #1 could simply not be constrained, so anxious for the music and fireworks. Daughter #2 was also al fuego, as the pictures below illustrate.
When the military band kicked things off, Rory grabbed a few flags and struck a patriotic pose (that's George's house in the background).
And then she danced! She was quite a sight!
Later, Rory inspected the cannon that would shoot the fireworks to the day-time sky. And she practiced covering her ears for the loud boom!
Rory scans the sky for the fireworks, which used colored smoke to enhance their day-time brilliance.
And Aven! She found the whole affair quite amusing. Captured here are the first pictorial proof of Aven's funny bone.
She was a regular laugh riot ... even while Mommy was changing her diaper.