the fourth of July

This year was the best fourth of July I have ever had! I got to have church at falls park with the mayor. Then I had to work for six hours at Lewis. It was so slow that I was allowed to sit down in the rocking chairs for about a half hour and I got to kinda watch Avatar. I couldn't hear the movie but I could see the screens. And then the fun began!! Kevin picked me up around six thirty and we went to Brookings together. The drive was fun even though we didn't have air conditioning or a radio. I got to hold his hand and talk with him in person, it was amazing!! We got to the event just as the band started playing. They were a cover band and would eventually do Lady GaGa's poker face....but other than that and a very heavy base they were ok. The next to arrive was Kevin's mom, Sue who is adorable, and their neighbor Mason. Sue even gave me a hug when she first saw me which made all of my butterflies disappear. Finally the last two to arrive where Kevin's step-brother, Curt, and their friend T.J. Both of them were really funny. I really like Kevin's family. You can tell that they all care about each other and are not afraid to have a good time. I think they liked me too. Which makes me very happy cause that's what I was nervous about. The best part of the night was getting to watch the fireworks in Kevin's arms. I love him so much!!!! It was a perfect night...if you don't count the bugs. I have now counted 12 bug bites on my legs and feet. But it was totally worth it to get to see the fireworks. After they were done we were going to go get some pie but Perkin's was closed. So we tailgated in Wal-mart. It was so much fun despite the drama with one of TJ's friends. (Long story that I don't wish to repeat).
Once everything was done, I spent the night at Sue's place. It was so cool cause I got to see the house that Kevin grew up in and some of his old stuff. One this I thought was funny was that Kevin collected rocks as a kid...I did too! I was laughing in my head cause this was just another random thing that we have in common. Kevin was also kind enough to let me sleep on the couch. We totally fell asleep holding hands. It made me happy:)
The next morning I got to meet Kevin's brother Paul and soon to be sister-in-law Shelly. I like both of them. Though you can totally tell that Paul and Kevin are brothers; they look a lot alike. I wish I could have spent more time with them but I had to go to work. I get to go to their wedding in about two weeks so I'll try to spend more time talking then.
I made it back just in time for work. Quite honestly I didn't want to leave Kevin's car. I miss him already and we wont get to see each other until sometime next week. It all depends on when I get my schedule.
Again BEST FOURTH OF JULY EVER!!!!!!!!
all thanks to Kevin my amazing/awesome/cute boyfriend.
I can't wait to see what we do next together
That's enough for one day
ttyl
Ash