Independence Day

 

     The fourth of July, a day for cookouts, swimming pools, smores, and of course fireworks.  When we moved here to Missouri, I realized a big thing also to do is go to the lake on the fourth of July.

     Every year, we try and make the day special.  After all it is the day that our wonderful America got their Independence from King George.  It is considered Amercia’s birthday.  And by lighting up the sky is like lighting up the top of a birthday cake.

     The first year we lived here, we went to the lake.  This was an awesome experience, however, traffic is horrendous here during the holidays.  You have to leave three hours early to get a good parking spot, then it takes three hours to drive a normal twenty minute drive home.

     I have found a spot, actually at my place of employment to watch the same fireworks, but no have to fight the traffic.  And the residents enjoy the company of the children, this helps to make their holiday a little more special as well.

    We drive up to my work, set up a blanket, take grilled hot dogs, chips, and drinks and have a night time picnic with the kids.  Then when we get home, we have our own birthday celebration.  The cost of fireworks at a fireworks stand is so expensive anymore.  So we have several friends and family members who all buy an assorted selection, then let them all off together.  I make the kids smores and they sit on the back of my husband’s pick-up and enjoy the show.

    Not only are we celebrating the freedom of our country, but we are making traditional memories with our children.

    I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday!

    And “Happy Birthday America.”

 

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