We have had the most incredible few days! Paul finally came home on Wednesday and normal felt soooo good. As the kids get older, they miss him so much and it was good to have him home. On Thursday, we went downtown for a real steam train ride. There is a mini-steam train by the museum and the kids were so excited, they could hardly contain themselves. Thursday was also the day that the Blue Angels arrived for their practice runs, so everyone was out watching the big blue jets fly over. K and O call them, "Big Jet" because he is a character from one of their shows who looks just like a Blue Angel Jet. They were fast and loud and everyone loved them. We walked around town and played at the park along with, what seemed, everyone else who lives here. I wish I had pictures, but I didn't charge the battery on the camera. D-oh!
On Friday, we celebrated Independence day with a nice, relaxing cookout as we anxiously awaited the arrival of Karel and Howard. Treat #1 occurred when Karel said she'd watch the kids so Paul and I could go and see the fireworks. That was HUGE. I haven't seen fireworks since we saw a show in D.C. from really, really far away in 2003 and Red, White and Boom in Columbus in 2002. So, 5-6 years depending on how you look at it. I was overjoyed. The fireworks don't start here until 10:30, so we had a little time to walk down to the beach and do some good people watching. The show was pretty good, although, the grand finale was pretty rotten. But, who cares, I got to see fireworks!
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