We love the 4th of July. Every year we start the day off early over at Uncle Eldon's and Aunt Margy's. A fabulous breakfast is had by all, with lots of catching up with cousins and good friends. After we've eaten until we're stuffed, we roll right on up the drive-way to watch the parade. Being that we sit at the very beginning of the parade, the kids take home quite the loot of candy. This year 2 full grocery bags worth! Karina was especially excited, the Perkins family looked lost trying to find a spot to watch Lincoln (he's an officer at Millcreek Jr. High), so Kensington invited them to sit with us. "Ahh, spending time with the future in-laws" ran through her head I'm sure. Later that evening we gathered in front of our house to watch 2 amazing firework shows displayed by our neighbors, the Guzman's and the Lowe's. Again we laughed until we cried with the Randall's, the Morris', the younger Deters', and the older Deters'. 
It is nice to have time to ponder and think about what the forefathers of this country sacrificed for our freedom. I'm grateful to grandparents who wanted a better life and immigrated to America so that my family can enjoy all the many freedoms we have. Thank you Omi and Opa, thank you Grandma and Grandpa!
4 comments:
It really was a fun night. I can't believe Karina let you post that info.. or does she not know? She just might try to kill you! Great stuff!
I was a fun night. You're right.
I think the 4th is a good holiday for this country.
It's a good time to reflect and be proud.
I am glad you were able to spend time with your future in-laws. your girls are beautiful. Man they are getting so big.
Yeah you finally posted, I kept wondering if you would post about the 4th. We had fun with you and it will always be a tradition to keep! I do read your blog so keep it up! But I completely agree, life gets crazy and sometimes it's good to just get one in a week.
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