Wednesday, July 05, 2006

July 4th!!

We went downtown to the National Mall to watch fireworks this year. We watched them from the Pentagon last year but wanted a closer view this time. When the Hinckleys invited us to join them we eagerly said yes! It was such a neat experience....a "must do" for those that live in the area because you not only saw the amazing fireworks show with the Washington Monument in the background, you FELT the fireworks!! It was so cool!! We set up "camp" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial...
When we first arrived, Faith decided to catch some zzzzs to make sure she didn't miss the big show.She was all smiles after she woke up!
She played with her friends George and Gillian for a little while.
Here we all are from L to R: James, Gillian, Ramona, George, Murray, Jaime and Faith. What fun to experience this with great friends!!
The Hinckleys (they are veteran firework show watchers...they've been making the trek downtown for many years!)
The Sandersons (we are standing at the same spot where Murray proposed in November 2003. It was fun to share that story with Faith)
Watching the fireworks show with Daddy!

She couldn't take her eyes off the show!

Hope everyone else had a wonderful experience as well. We love our country and are so thankful for the freedoms we enjoy. We love to celebrate our nation's birthday each year!!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy 4th of July
to the Sanderson family
Look like alots on Faith's 1th 4th of July.
Love ya,
Miss. Sarah

Monica said...

I love the picture of Faith watching the fireworks. She was really into them. Also granny I love the star quilt. I am sure you did that on your sewing machine while watching a movie from the library. : ) I sure miss having you around. I could use someone to teach me how to sew.

Brooks Inc. said...

Faith is so cute!

Can't wait to talk to you!

BJB

mcjacobsjournal said...

What an incredible place to spend the 4th! That is an experience I would love to have. We had our fireworks show in the middle of east Texas....doesn't even compare. :)

Also, I just caught up on your last blog too. Good luck with the new eating/exercising plan! I think all of us, regardless of size or weight, need to be better at taking care of our bodies. So, it was a great inspiration to read. I NEED to exercise and have just never been good at it.

And, I agree with Holly about the straws! I drink ice water with lemons or cucumbers at home with a straw and it seems to go down alot easier. :) Best of luck. Keep us posted!

angie c said...

How cute. She is too cute. I love the picture of her watching fireworks with Murray. Enjoy her, she's growing fast fast fast. . .

Ellyn said...

Those Hinckley's have the great 411 on all the excitment in the Nation's capitol! You went with some of the BEST people you could have--if the big sister does say so!

Glad you had a good time!