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We haven't quite figured out how to celebrate the 4th of July here in CT...many of the fireworks you have to pay anywhere from $30-$60 to get into (if you're not a town resident) and there aren't any flag raising ceremonies, pancake breakfasts, parades, booths or festivals like I grew up with in Utah. So - we did find the neighboring town does a small children's parade where the kids decorate their bikes and wagons and then after there is a little children's concert in the park. We didn't know about that early enough to have our kids participate but maybe we'll do that next year if we're here. We decided we'd go check out the concert and the kids had fun and got some good dancing in. Ben was funny - he stuck by Olivia but just stared around solemnly at everything going on. Then we came home for an afternoon hot dogs and ice-cream. Our neighbors were doing some pretty awesome aerial fireworks on the driveway that night so we peeked around the house and caught a few of those from the front yard. We vowed that this will be the last year we don't get our own at-home fireworks so here I am proclaiming it on the blog to be accountable! :) Happy July!
2 comments:
Yeah, what's with the east coast and charging for every little thing? Sheesh. There are even hikes here that cost money. What?!
Anyway - glad you found something fun to do for the 4th.
Also, I'm glad you're enjoying having your kids home all summer. With 4 boys I feel bad for not enjoying it more, but truthfully, it's making me a little nuts. There are good moments, though.
Darn! I'm wishing we had been here to do the Gloucester/Rockport thing for the 4th with you. Sounds like you found fun things to do though. And you got cute pictures!
Request: belly update of JoDee!
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