4th of July

In the mind of a child, the Fourth of July ranks among the best days of the year. I always thought its place immediately after the last day of school did it justice. The village is in its glory on the 4th and throws a parade in the morning and a fireworks celebration at night, which make even the most jaded among us smile. The children who witness these events have no problem smiling at all. For the youngest of them watching the fireworks means they get to stay up past their school year bed time. This break from routine only adds to the excitement which a good fireworks display is always able to conjure up. If you are lucky enough to attend a BBQ in between the parade and the fireworks then falling asleep at the end of the day on the Fourth of July is no problem at all.

Hope you have a Happy Fourth of July.