Our 4th of July was very eventful. We started out the day by going to our neighborhood picnic. My mom, dad, grandma and I made our way to the park for music, a parade, and- of course- hot dogs. It was nice and well attended. We got off on the right foot with true summer food including shaved ice. As part of athe parade there were some hispanic dancers who wore really big beautiful costumes. By the time they reached the end they were so exhausted.
We ran home for a bit to change and get ready to go to a party at the home pool of a family in our church. It was way hot but we had lots of fun playing outdoor volleyball and eating all the yummy food people brought to share. Too bad the bugs were KILLER!
Grandma was a trooper and even after two parties agreed to head to DC for the annual fireworks. Everyone and their grandmother (some pun intended) was there. We have a family tradition of packing a picnic and sitting on the mall waiting for the fireworks to be set off after dark. I remember it being a huge ordeal when we were younger. We have pictures of us all in these white American flag shirts. This time mom packed up small hand held cooler- a huge difference from the massive ones on wheels we brought before but it was nice. We took grandma around to see some of the tents that the Hare Krishna (or whatever they are) had set up. I watched the fireworks while listening to Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." It made the show much more amazing. I am so glad to live in this free country but I am especially grateful for all those who came before me who had a hand in ensuring my freedom and security.
I thought I could use a little meditation to ease my high stress life :)
Grandma's new friend
Mom thought this statue thing looked like Herb. Grandma is holding what is supposed to be a dog. Mom said "LOOK- Herb has found Jesus!!"... I guess that is who she thought the Mona Lisa was at a quick glance. pfffffft haha
The girls in front of the Capitol
Mom's chosen pose with the Washington Monument in the background.
She let me pick her up- this was after she got up out of the wheelchair (which we only brought so we could move quickly and to hold some of our stuff) and mom yelled "SHE"S HEALED"...
Dad was a bum and decided not to dress patriotically
This is from the neighborhood picnic in the morning
Yes- my mom brought our dog, Baby, to the park.
Our 4th of July was very eventful. We started out the day by going to our neighborhood picnic. My mom, dad, grandma and I made our way to the park for music, a parade, and- of course- hot dogs. It was nice and well attended. We got off on the right foot with true summer food including shaved ice. As part of athe parade there were some hispanic dancers who wore really big beautiful costumes. By the time they reached the end they were so exhausted.
We ran home for a bit to change and get ready to go to a party at the home pool of a family in our church. It was way hot but we had lots of fun playing outdoor volleyball and eating all the yummy food people brought to share. Too bad the bugs were KILLER!
Grandma was a trooper and even after two parties agreed to head to DC for the annual fireworks. Everyone and their grandmother (some pun intended) was there. We have a family tradition of packing a picnic and sitting on the mall waiting for the fireworks to be set off after dark. I remember it being a huge ordeal when we were younger. We have pictures of us all in these white American flag shirts. This time mom packed up small hand held cooler- a huge difference from the massive ones on wheels we brought before but it was nice. We took grandma around to see some of the tents that the Hare Krishna (or whatever they are) had set up. I watched the fireworks while listening to Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." It made the show much more amazing. I am so glad to live in this free country but I am especially grateful for all those who came before me who had a hand in ensuring my freedom and security.
I thought I could use a little meditation to ease my high stress life :)
Grandma's new friend
Mom thought this statue thing looked like Herb. Grandma is holding what is supposed to be a dog. Mom said "LOOK- Herb has found Jesus!!"... I guess that is who she thought the Mona Lisa was at a quick glance. pfffffft haha
The girls in front of the Capitol
Mom's chosen pose with the Washington Monument in the background.
She let me pick her up- this was after she got up out of the wheelchair (which we only brought so we could move quickly and to hold some of our stuff) and mom yelled "SHE"S HEALED"...
Dad was a bum and decided not to dress patriotically
This is from the neighborhood picnic in the morning
Yes- my mom brought our dog, Baby, to the park.
Mona Lisa = Jesus? HAHAHAHA!!!!
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