Next to Thanksgiving, I think the 4th of July is my favorite holiday. They have many similarities, actually. Both are uniquely American. Both involve hanging out with family and friends, eating lots of good food.
But the 4th of July also has fireworks, which I will go to watch any chance I get. Last night, we went to Lake Orion to watch their display. We set up our lawn chairs along Lapeer Rd., and waited patiently for the show to start. Beside us was a young family, with two little boys. They were sure the fireworks were never going to start, and nearly drove their parents (and us) crazy, while they were waiting.
When I was their age, and we laid on a blanket at the park in Port Hope, it was all about the colors, and the loud explosions. But now, there are so many shapes and sizes to enjoy. The boys' mother began to point out the shapes "Look, that one looks like a flower....that one's a heart...etc."
The boys picked up on the game easily. One yelled, "Hey Mom, that one looks like a 6!" And, not to be outdone, his brother soon shouted, "That one looks like a eyeball!!"
And a good time was had by all....
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We went out on the boat on the 4th because our marina is close to Cedar Point and we had an excellent view of the Cedar Point fireworks. As an added bonus we saw the Kelley's Island, Put-in-Bay, and Sandusky fireworks. Put that in the plus column for moving to Ohio!
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