Happy 4th of July!

We spent the day at John's brothers house...Jason & Nancy put together such a nice time. There was tons of food, fun and laughter and of course fireworks.

When we were younger and it was just, Mom, Me, Michael and Bobby we were always together and the 4th of July was no different. I remember my Aunt coming over and we would get the chairs out of the garage and sit in the driveway watching the fireworks. I can remember Mike and Irene coming over and the crazy times we had. I remember the excitement as a kid as you waited for it to get dark outside. I remember taking short walks around the block to see what we could see. I remember coming in from a warm, humid night into the cool air conditioned house. I remember checking on the dogs to make sure they we not too scared. I remember getting out the citronella candle to keep the mosquitoes away. I remember going to bed that night and hearing the sounds of the fireworks.

Those members came flooding back as I sat on the steps of Jason and Nancy's house. For a moment I was transported back. Back to the time as a kid, spending a full filled day and evening. Oh how I wished Mom was here today watching the fireworks with me. I cried a silent cry as I sat on the steps wishing that Mom could have been here.

Happy 4th of July.. may you make memories that last a lifetime!