We've spent the last 5 years celebrating the 4th of July in Southern California and have some great memories of fantastic fireworks shows from the Smarts Sheldon Street apartment (rooftop!), the Hollywood Bowl with the Blankenships and the best show ever thrown by a millionaire in the Redondo Riviera on a barge in the ocean. We have loved getting to see how different areas celebrate the greatest country on earth and this year we were back to our (my) roots for a down home Modesto 4th of July!
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| Most recent family picture attempt! |
We start the morning off with a parade downtown. The menfolk go downtown way early to put out chairs and save our seats in front of the library. Levi and I got to sleep in a little and made it down to the parade route just in time for the action. It was HOT, even that early in the morning, but we enjoyed the floats and the veterans and all the commotion. I wasn't sure how Levi was going to put up with all sitting and watching but he did great and clapped and cheered along with the crowd!
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| Cousins Ashley, Levi and Jack all ready for the parade in their patriotic gear! |
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| Getting in some love and smiles with Mom and Grandma! |
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| Excited about the veterans, flag waving and the loud cars. |
We left a little early when Levi got restless and came back to our house for family naps. We woke up refreshed and ready to go to the annual Harden 4th of July party! This was the only picture I took of the whole night but it's hard to take pictures when you're chasing around a fast 11 month old and enjoying yourself at the party. We had great food, fun conversations, lots of pool time and a fantastic fireworks show put on right in front of the house. Levi conked out a little early from all of the activity and he slept all the way through the fireworks. I felt like we should wake him up to see the show but figured sleep was probably more important... maybe he'll enjoy them next year!
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| Our little water baby enjoying pool time with Daddy! |
Happy Birthday America! We're so blessed to have our freedoms and live in this amazing country. It's my favorite day of the year!
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