Ever tried to photograph fireworks? It's not easy, but I managed to get some decent pix last year using my digital camera. I was shooting them so I could use the photos in the girls' scrapbooks.

This article has some great tips for capturing fireworks with a digital camera.

BTW -- here's a tip for taking little kids to fireworks. They're often frightened by the noise -- a simple solution? Borrow a pair of rifle earmuffs from the hunter in your family. They'll muffle the noise and allow kids to enjoy the show. (sorry, I have no advice for the poor dogs who are terrified by the booms -- our Labrador used to hate the entire first week of July).