I love this day. I have so many great childhood memories of July 4th. We would get up and head out town for the community parade. We always sat in the same spot every year with the same people. It was great. In fact, to this day, when I go home on the 4th, I have to sit in that same spot to watch the parade. Otherwise, it's just not the parade like it should be. Funny, I love change but I love family traditions as well. :)
Then, we would head to Gram's or Uncle Paul's for lunch and most of the afternoon. I love family and we spent a lot of time with family.
We had our spot to watch the fireworks from as well. We called it the Sjoberg's spot because a lot of our family all sat there. One of our traditions again. When I was really little, fireworks scared me but they soon became one of my favorite parts.
But for as much as I love the traditional 4th of July events, I love this day because it reminds me of the freedom of the great country that I live in. I was raised very patriotic. I have many family members that have served our country in one branch of the military or another. I cry when I see soldiers march by or when I hear the National Anthem or "God Bless the USA". The 4th means so much more than parades and fireworks. Yes, it's a celebration. It's a party for our country. But price for our freedom was great.
So enjoy this day! Enjoy the traditions! Love being with family and friends! And, if given the chance, thank a soldier!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
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