Independence Day

My daughter Olivia, 1 year old.  Outfit from Tutu Crazy Chicks

 

The Star Spangled Banner

by Francis Scott Key 1814

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

We were in Upper Michigan over the 4th of July.

We watched a parade in Marquette,

which the kids each scored on a bag full of candy.

After the parade, we went to Teal Lake, in Negaunee, to cool off.

Our stay in Michigan was a much needed, fun family vacation.

Out of the 6 days we were there, we went to the beach 4 times,

just what we all needed...summer.

We then watched fireworks in Ishpeming.

and we just about got rained out!

I couldn't believe it, it started downing pouring

just minutes before the fireworks were to go off.

We took cover against the school walls, watching as many people left.

Then as the rain lightened up, the fireworks started

and soon the rain stopped completely

and we enjoyed a beautiful display of fireworks.

I will be sharing more photos from our time in Michigan.

It has been a crazy summer...I had meant to have a few blog posts ready to go

and post while we were out of town,

but the craziness of trying to get a family of six

packed and out the was more work than I realized.

I'm hoping to get back on track, and post to my blog everyday.

I love hearing from those that visit my blog,

I sometimes really wonder if anyone does,

so I do appreciate the comments.

:)