Kansas Fifth

After only two days at home after the River Trip, we packed up the family and headed for Kansas. I don't seem to have taken many pictures, but here's what I've got. I'll start with this questionable form of entertainment:

I haven't a clue why Aurora is giving Kai a "horse" ride while Leo instructs Kai on the proper method to play a Nintendo DS game, but the three of them do seem to be enjoying themselves. At least until I attempted to get them to look at me for the picture:

We celebrated the Fourth of July on Friday, the fifth. While we were waiting for the sun to set, EJ entertained a large group of littles (and a few adults) with black-snakes:

EJ also set Kai up with proper ear protection - he has a really neat kind that allows you to hear conversation but protects your ears from the loud bangs:

The guys got the pyrotechnics going (Craig is entirely too close for my comfort):

After a weekend packed with visits, activities, meals, and fireworks, the kids were understandably wiped on our way back to the airport: