Tommy was excited. It was the 4th of July.

He loved the red, white, and blue decorations everywhere.

His family was hosting a barbecue in their backyard.

Tommy helped his dad arrange the picnic tables.

Mom was busy in the kitchen cooking hamburgers.

Tommy's little sister, Lily, was picking flowers.

Neighbors started arriving, bringing delicious food to share.

Tommy's best friend, Alex, came with a plate of brownies.

Everyone gathered for a big feast.

After eating, they played games in the yard.

As the sun went down, fireworks lit up the sky.

Tommy smiled and thought, 'This is the best 4th of July ever!'