One of the Hunny's family 4th of July traditions is to help set up and take down street barricades for the local parade. If you haven't caught on that they like to incorporate service in all their holidays you haven't been paying close attention. ;)Though we didn't help set up any barricades this year her in Texas we did attend the local 4th of July Parade. It was packed! Guess people really like their parades. There were a few floats, a few boy scouts, lots of ladies with tiaras, cars, horses, and firetrucks. There were a few marching bands, and few families with floats of their own. It just seemed like the parade kept coming. There was even an old WWII bomber that circled over head a few times. My favorite was the gigantic shopping cart by the HEB (Texas version of Walmart). After two hours it finally ended and we took our hot bodies home and took a nap. Yep, I'm not afraid to admit it- this momma took a break.
Toward the end of the parade we got a slice of watermelon and introduced Lil' Bud to it's juicy, watery, goodness. He seemed to enjoy it very much. It was nice and juicy and he had no problem munching into it, getting it all over his face and hands, and sharing with mommy and daddy. He loved taking little bites and storing them in his cheeks. He does that with a lot of food.
That evening a coworker of Hunny's invited us to their get together/grill out they were having. There were a surprising few people there. Neighbors, coworkers and friends. Quite the blended bunch. We had a good time visiting, eating and playing around. They had a cornhole game going on and a trampoline for the kids.
When it was getting late and Lil' Bud needed to get bed the fireworks were just about to start. But we decided it was best to go home. There were fireworks going off all around us (despite it being illegal in our city). So we decided to do what any 'normal' Pinnegar would do. We all got up on the roof and enjoyed the 360° view of the fireworks. I will admit I was a bit nervous climbing up there. I was even more apprehensive of Hunny taking Lil' Bud up there too. But we grow by stepping out of our comfort zones. And we all had a splendid time. And it turned out perfect because then we could watch all sorts of fireworks, far enough away that they weren't too loud and scary for Lil' Bud, and then we could be inside for bedtime as soon as we needed to instead of having to drive home.
We are still getting into the swing of our holiday traditions but I think it was a fulfilling day. It was pretty adventurous for being our first Independence day as a family in the grand ol' USofA. Holidays overseas just aren't quite the same as they are in the states. So what about you? What do you do for Independence Day?
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