The weather was fantastic....that is the first thing that I have to say. We could not have asked for a more clear, bright, beautiful day to celebrate our freedom. In the morning we went to a parade. The boys loved it (mostly because we aquired more candy than a typical halloween night) and so did we. It was so much fun to hang out with friends and enjoy time as a family. Our two most favorite things at the parade were the group of shopping carts (I know random) and the old fashioned bycicles.
After the parade we went home and took nice long naps (another favorite). Then we had a BBQ with some friends and did some little fireworks so that the ones that go to bed early (6:00) could see them. We all loved the sparklers, especially the Buns and the Bumbles, who didn't quite know what to think.
Then we waited until it was dark, I know this may sound odd, but it was the first time that the Buns saw lightning bugs. Him and dad had a fun time catching them, watching them glow, and then letting them go. As soon as it was dark we did the our own fireworks, most of them were cheap lame ones but the Buns loved them. He went to bed exhaused and happy.
On Saturday night we went to a fireworks display I discoverd while browsing online (I told the Buns that we would and so I was frantacially looking for 'big' fireworks) These were to be over a lake and only a 20 minute drive and free admission. We had no idea what to expect (and I didn't take my camera, I'm so mad) but when we got there we discovered it was a lake where most of the water front was privately owned. Large houses were all along the shore. We had no idea where to park, so we parked in someone's driveway as far out of the way as possible and made our walk to the lake. We passed pary after party all happening at peoples homes. We set up our chairs on some lawn and were immediately approached by the home owner. He said we couldn't sit there, I asked him if there was anywhere we could sit and he pointed 15 feet over to the left and said that ther was a 20 ft easement over there...(I was desperate to roll my eyes, but restrained) When the fireworks came on they were fantastic. It was the BEST show I had ever seen (and I have seen a lot....Harrisburg PA, New York City, New York, Stadium of Fire etc...) We were so close, and they were SO BIG. The buns was absolutely thrilled (and still thanks Heavenly Father in his prayers that we could go see the fireworks and the boats) The atmosphere was priceless and the whole evening was spectacular. We are definitely going back next year! It was also one of the first night the Buns saw the stars.
We are so lucky to live in the country we do, to experience the freedoms we have, and the witness the blessings of both of these on a daily basis.
Happy Fourth of July.
4 comments:
I don't think I am just in love with your sister, I don't think I could live without marrying her and loving her for the rest of eternity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. Your pictures look great!
When I miss Beth I usually do a picture and put it on my blog...that is why there are so many pictures of her:)
Love David
It looks like you guys had fun. It was good to see some pictures of Logan. You should call when you are in town this summer. WE would love to see you guys. Heather
all these pics look so good! you're such a good photographer! i'm still mad that neither one of us had a camera the night of the fireworks..it was awesome though.
my personal favorite picture is one isaac holding the flag. and i love seeing you in your pictures, because you rarely are. i was beginning to forget what you looked like! see you in two weeks and i am so excited!!!!!! love ya
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