The holiday I remember celebrating the most is New Years Eve, as that is when we had all the big parties and BBQ's, and fireworks were blown up with a loud bang, at midnight. The neighbors would be out lighting red fire-crackers, banging pots and pans, and starting their lawnmowers, to ring in the new year. New years Eve was by far the most celebrated and most loud holiday we had! These traditions were usually influenced by the Chinese New year, which was close by.
So, If we wanted to see big fireworks on America's holiday, we had to go to a Military base, which we never did. I love this free country we live in, but it's funny how every Fourth of July I find myself going, "Oh yah--that holiday. I guess we should do something."
We went and bought some fireworks and sparklers for the boys, and will probably go to a friends BBQ. I still don't own an American flag, and I've never warmed up to citing the Pledge of Allegiance, but like I said, I love living in America, and Happy Independence to all!
And of course, 4th of July has forever been my mom's birthday, which we always celebrated every year! Happy Birthday MOM!!
My mom just left after staying with us for a week 1/2, and boy was I sad to see her go! It was so nice to just be able to hang out, and talk, and do fun things with the boys. Plus, she was a such a blessing by helping me out in so many ways! I am so glad she made the trek out here, just for us. I love you, Mom.
Here we are at the "Green Show", a free, family performance that goes on all Summer.
We miss you--come back soon!
