Great brush work! Journaling is perfect. So many kids don't like fireworks that first year out... how is he with them now? Love the fireworks upper corner of your photo. Great touch there.. Well done!!
What a great story about how his Dad got him to settle down, the noise can just be too great for some of them, great brushwork and really cute star scatter on the side.
Your photos are excellent. I love how you are all looking skyward in the larger one, and how mom is comforting and dad encouraging in the smaller one. Precious moments. Beautiful layout. I must give these brushes a try .... you used them beautifully.