We had our annual July 4th picnic yesterday with my family (pictures here). We have a great time that normally involves lots of squirt guns, water balloons and food. This year, we spiced thing up a bit with airsoft guns. If you've never used these, this is what my Grandmpa's holding in the picture. We tried to get her to shoot Jon, but she wouldn't. They shoot plastic pellets that hurt, but don't break the skin. As long as you're wearing eye-protection, you can have some fun battles with these. I got the chance to shoot Jon a few times, and then we headed up to Gander Mountain to get more guns.

We had the squirt guns out this year, but not the same degree as usual. Jon tried to soak Cathie, and she relentlessly chased Jon down and soaked his pants - front and back. Jon then sat around commando the rest of the evening while his stuff dried. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to nail him with the airsoft gun - without the extra layer of protection that underwear povide.

Most years, the family ends up going that night to the firworks in Meridian Township. Last night, because of the on-and-off rain, and the potential of rain, we didn't end up going, although some in the family did. We went back and forth most of the evening on what was going to happen with the weather, and in the end, we chose not to go.