This was our first Independence Day in America since 2005. We've been looking forward to this day for years. When Cameron was picking his USMLE test date I asked him to please take it before the 4th of July so we could enjoy the whole day as a family, and boy did we.
First we watched the Magna Parade. It's a great tradition that we've missed.
Esther and William were happy to discover that there is candy at parades. They had a lot of fun collecting it with their cousins.
Some people were even passing out firefighter helmets and flags!
After a barbecue with Cameron's family, we headed over to my sister's house for another barbecue. They have a great view of the valley so we could watch several fireworks shows from their backyard. Esther found an older cousin who loves princesses as much (or maybe even more) than she does. Her cousin had a dress she had outgrown for Esther. They also had lots of fun doing their princess make-up.
We had a wonderful patriotic day.
3 comments:
You deserve a great 4th of July, I am glad you got it!!! We drove by your house today and I was looking out the window to see if you were there, and you WEREN'T! We miss you but are so happy for you too. Love the Van, I bet you REALLY love going to the grocery store now!
you guys look like you had a great day! Your pictures look so nice too! hope you are having fun, when do you head out?
God bless America!! I'm glad you got to have a truly patriotic day. :0)
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