Fun on the 4th of July

Loaded the SUV with teenagers, snacks, drinks and blankets and headed out an hour early to ensure we'd get our favorite spot. About 20 minutes after we settled in, the line of traffic was backing up for miles. The area was very crowded and I noticed there were a lot of extra police officers walking and riding around the grounds.

It was a beautiful night, 60* and a gentle breeze. The fireworks show was scheduled to begin at midnight, but since there was not a cloud in the sky, it was too light to start on schedule. I guess they began around 12:20 AM.

The fireworks were nice, but I think the city skimped a little bit this year. The kids had a great time and got to see friends they have not seen since their last day of school. They visited, snacked, chatted and goofed. A great time was had by all.