Nothing like the 4th of July on the National Mall. It’s one of those days where you really appreciate living within walking distance of the Capitol.

We headed down there and watched the fireworks along with a few hundred thousand of our closest friends. Josiah was scared of the noises at first. In fact, he covered both ears with both hands for about twenty minutes before the show But he loved the fireworks–especially the green ones.

Then we came back and did a little Batterson Fireworks Show

Good times!