Happy Fourth! We celebrated the birth of our nation with some quality time at the park, good naps and hittin' the hay early. This year we weren't awake long enough for fireworks! We had planned on going down to the high school again this year and watch the "stars that go boom", but we decided that this year we didn't want to stake a place several hours early to get a good spot on the hot football field with two rambunctious (and very mobile) kids. Our alternate plan was to show up right before the show started at 9 PM and watch from the bleachers, but by 8:30 Owen was already asleep, and we were enjoying the peace. Ok that's our excuse for staying in! (You may recognize this as the reason we stayed in on New Years.)
But to be honest, today the Fifth, I have a pang of regret. Andrew's getting old enough to remember the activities we do now, and now is the time to be earnest in our family traditions. I think fireworks on the Fourth of July is a very basic shared tradition that we need to show up for. Next year we'll participate - then let the kids sleep in.
2 comments:
The pictures are great. Particularly Eric's plumber's shot. Just kidding son. The boys are growing up so fast, I just can't believe how they are changing. Can't wait to see them. Love, GeGe
You could always tell them it's still the fourth and take them to Disneyland for some fireworks. Nothing like a family tradition of stretching the truth...
From,
:) The ToothFairy,
Sister in Law to Santa.
P.S. I hope you didn't chalk the flag outside your house, because your home owners association might give you a demerit for graffiti.
Sincerely, Rachel et. al.
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