It's coming! I love the 4th of July better than Christmas. (mostly because it is warm)
I love the parades, which now for some reason make me cry as I watch the flag being presented and the sirens following behind.
I love watching my kids wave at the people on the floats that they like.
I love sitting on a blanket eating sugary pop tarts and other non healthy breakfast items while we wait for the parade to begin.
I love eating warm taffy and tootsie rolls while we wait for parade traffic to thin out.
I love the "thank you" that I get for taking my kids to something that didn't cost me a thing.
I love the crappy carnival in the park.( Even though Chet hates it.)
I love seeing the cute family singing on the stage.
I love to see and visit everyone I run into. (The kids don't love that part.)
I love to eat random items from four different booths and still have room for a slushy.
I love getting the perfect spot to watch fireworks.
I love hanging out with my family playing games on the blanket.
I love the energy and excitement of the the first boom that makes everyone drop to the ground and stare up to the sky!
I love the Fireworks Finale!!!
I love the freedom we have to enjoy and I love the men and women who risk and give their lives for us all.
Please, God bless America.
