We've been lucky that our schedule has been super easy this week.
Steve was off of work for most of the week (until Friday) and I'm off starting Wednesday at noon and don't go back until Monday!
Steve worked this last weekend, so we didn't hit up the normal fireworks/parade that we'd normally go to. Steve and I have been going to this particular 4th of July celebration since we were kids. I have fond memories of going with either my family or a neighbor's family and staying until the fireworks.
I also remember watching the fireworks from my childhood home's kitchen windows, because of where our house was in proximity to the local school/park where the celebration was held.
So it's been fun to bring our kiddos there to experience it as well.
Our town holds the celebration on the actual day (versus the weekend preceding the actual holiday like other towns). Steve and I are excited to bring the girls down to the lake to enjoy the neighborhood picnic, live music and fireworks.
If only we had a boat and could do the "Ring of Fire" - maybe someday!
Went down to the lake for the July 4th celebration! So many people.
My kids don't get to eat a lot of fun stuff when we're out - but we know they can have fried dough!
The only way to eat it! :)
So happy!
such a goof
Playing ring toss on my arm
I would like to point out that we forgot to bring our folding chairs with us. And we parked kinda far away. We knew it was going to get busy.
Realizing that we had 2 more hours before fireworks, Steve asked if I wanted to walk back to the truck, go home and grab our chairs.
I didn't really want to sit on the ground where we were - just a lot of traffic and people in chairs. And Steve still wasn't feeling great, so I went.
Walked allllllllll the way back to the truck (maybe half a mile?) then drove home, found the chairs, cleaned them off, drove back.
BUT, during my walk to the truck, I had noticed several "good" parking spots that were much closer to the center of activity. I didn't think any cars would see these spots unless they were coming from my direction...so I kept my fingers crossed that I'd be able to get one of these two great spots.
On my way back to the lake, I took another route - one that would allow me to go straight - and I'm glad I did! I saw that the lane I was in, and the one to my left were all turning left to head down towards the shopping area (Wegmans, DD, etc.) but there were NO signs saying we couldn't go straight (towards the lake). So I just went.
And well, the police officer grabbed the "ROAD CLOSED" sign and put it up RIGHT AFTER ME.
HALLELUJIAH! LOL. I'm so proud that I squeaked by.
And I got the spot I wanted.
So much closer than our original spot.
Grabbed the chairs, flung them over my shoulders and walked back.
I was gone about 50 minutes total, which wasn't bad!
We were able to sit comfortably. I also grabbed a beach towel at the last minute in case the girls wanted to sit on the ground in front of us.
Turned out, Steve and Mila took the chairs and Ava and me sat on the ground together.
It was awesome!
We had a great time.
This is one tradition I hope we continue!
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