Ah, Independence Day! I was very glad to spend this 4th of July in Washington, DC. Last year the girls and I were on a plane back to San Diego on the 4th. The fireworks were really anticlimactic in the rain flying out of Baltimore..JPG)
This year we opened our sliding glass window and stood out on the balcony to watch the fireworks. It was a little disappointing in that they set off cannons during the first stage of the fireworks that created a black billow of smoke that blocked a lot of the fireworks from view. After a while we could see through most of the smoke and got to see some good ones. It was truly amazing to watch the fireworks with the Washington Monument just off to the side. It was hard to get a picture since it was so dark and we were still a ways away, but I had to get a shot of what we saw from our balcony.
The girls enjoyed the show despite the black smoke. And, as always, Mia was ready for the camera. As we watched the fireworks we had "A Capitol Fourth" live on the tv. A highlight was Jerry Lee Lewis's performance just before the fireworks. (He was great, by the way. Sounds a lot like he did back in the day.) Then the National Symphony Orchestra played patriotic music to back up the fireworks. It was a fun evening, and a lot less crazy than being down on the Mall with the masses. Although I think we will have to join the mad throng before our time in DC is up, just to say we did it.
I'm thankful for this great nation we live in, and for being able to be in the Nation's Capitol during this holiday. This country may not be perfect, but it's still pretty darn good, and I'm glad to be an American. Happy 4th to you all!
5 comments:
Seriously, how patriotic would you feel being so close to the country's capitol. WHAT an experience!! The girls look darling and you all look like you had a good time! Can't wait for August!
Love,
Heidi
that was me, Heidi in case you didn't catch it
thanks for the post. i love the 4th. and just in case you didn't know you r mother-in-law is probably more patriotic than those who were born into this wonderful country! i sang yankee doodle dandy the whole time we watched fireworks off our deck!!!
thanks for the post. i love the 4th. and just in case you didn't know you r mother-in-law is probably more patriotic than those who were born into this wonderful country! i sang yankee doodle dandy the whole time we watched fireworks off our deck!!!
These are gorgeous Amy! Wow!
Are you guys in Utah now? We just got back tonight. Jimmy sure has missed Mia. He met a new "girl" friend in Utah and he told me he really liked her. My sister asked him if he was going to marry her and his reply was "no, I'm going to marry Mia". So cute.
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