Just as some of you, I came back from celebrating a July Fourth weekend away. I went to visit my daughter, son in law and grand kids and while there along with friends of my daughter's family, we went to see the fireworks - - the Capitol Fourth fireworks. Well, we weren't actually on the Mall watching the fireworks, but I did get to see them live! As we didn't want to be in the crush of the Mall crowd, we were settled in a small clearing with a good view of the Washington Monument and since the fireworks were being set off at one end of the reflecting pool on the Mall we had a great vantage point.
We brought folding chairs, snacks, a blanket for the kids to sit on and umbrellas...yes, umbrellas. While we waited for dusk and the fireworks to start we were quite sure that we had discovered the perfect spot to view the display. We were in for a rude awakening though, because just as the pyrotechnics were starting so did the pitter pat of the raindrops! Up went the umbrellas and in came more people than we thought could possibly squeeze into the small, grassy space with THEIR umbrellas and,of course,stood right in front of us! So, as the bright colors exploded high in the air, we craned our necks and tried to stay dry as we cheered and oohed and aahed with every brilliant flash! It was a lot of fun and I wouldn't have missed it for anything and not even the mosquitoes could dampen (pun intended) our enthusiasm!
6 comments:
So sorry it rained and your perfect view was spoiled - but sounds like you had a good time anyway! I lived in DC when I first came to the US - I have always loved the city and enjoy returning for a visit now and then.
Hope your week is going well.
Fondly, Mary.
Dear Ms. Daisy,
Your blog is lovely. I am very impressed. You have such a talent for blogging. How do I find such great pictures to post on my blog?
I am going to add you to my favorites.
Thank you for visiting my blog.
I will be sure to visit your blog again soon.
Melissa
Sunbonnet Cottage
Thank you so much for the quick response on finding clip art.
I can't wait to check that out.
You are lucky to have such a great daughter to help you out.
Enjoy your day.
Melissa
A quick visit from Francevia Sunbonnet cottage. A very nice blog!
Hello Ms. Daisy! Wow, I loved your recount of how the fireworks went down...I mean, up! So sorry people stood in front of you though.
Jillian
Hi! I have found you via Jillian's blog! I realized you started blogging just about the same time I did---it looks like you are lovin' it, too! I love DC--my husband and I visited a few years ago (5-6) and I was just instantly swept up by the place. Of course I loved the monuments and the museums, but I so enjoyed the little spot we stayed (Dupont Circle area) with all of the art galleries and restaurants. I'm sorry it rained on your 4th--it was PERFECT here in the KC, MO area. It was a 4th of July first for temp and clear skies. I will look forward to reading future posts. It was very nice to meet you!
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