As we were waiting for it to get dark enough to set off the fireworks, everyone collected in the driveway for some socializing and a few drinks.

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After the fireworks, we planned to light the fire pit and put a movie on for the kids to watch.

2015 07 04 4th of July Weekend Pre-Fireworks Group (1)

2015 07 04 4th of July Weekend Pre-Fireworks Group

As I was taking pictures of the group, Rick decided to take a picture of me taking pictures. On the right side of the picture you can see the tent we had set up for some of the kids to sleep.

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2015 07 04 4th of July Weekend Pre-Fireworks Jason

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