Jeff, Travis, and I drove out to Lake Weddington to view our fireworks show with the Strong family, once we got there a bunch of families and couples from the office were invited too- love how our office is a one huge party all the time! :) The show was fun because the little ones were either scared or excited; which either makes it more fun for the adults.
It was all fun and games till the techs showed up drunk with their heavy artillery fireworks and grenades! By then we thought it be safe to leave, and it was also getting late, and the mosquitoes were eating us alive even after we sprayed!
I really love fireworks, and after serving in the military for 10yrs, I really appreciate the meaning of the 4th of July- Interdependence Day, Freedom and legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain- occurred on July 2, 1776, but was passed July 4. Interesting enough John Adams had written to his wife:
"This day will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more"
I am so grateful for the men and women who not only have served to save and protect this country, whether in the military or otherwise, but do love and gratefully show their respect to this land and those who gave us the separation and Freedom God wanted for this land.
I really love fireworks, and after serving in the military for 10yrs, I really appreciate the meaning of the 4th of July- Interdependence Day, Freedom and legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain- occurred on July 2, 1776, but was passed July 4. Interesting enough John Adams had written to his wife:"This day will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more"
I am so grateful for the men and women who not only have served to save and protect this country, whether in the military or otherwise, but do love and gratefully show their respect to this land and those who gave us the separation and Freedom God wanted for this land.
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