I can only say that I hope everyone's 4th of July post was as fantastically fabulous as mine was. I went out to the Wagner's for their 4th Annual 4th of July awesomeness and if I do say so myself, I think this year was the best year yet. The poster that creatively inclined Michelle created for the event promised a special guest and after much anticipation and excitement the special guest appeared about half way through the party -- it was Uncle Sam -- in. the. flesh. AKA, it was Travis dressed in an Uncle Sam costume, but hey, it's the same thing, and probably better!
After Uncle Sam greeted everyone and we finally coaxed sweet 3 1/2 year old Ella to give Uncle Sam a friendly wave instead of a cry of terror we somehow got the GENIUS idea, to hold an impromptu "Heck yeah, go America!" parade around the Deerwood Park neighborhood of Northwest Omaha. Carmen graciously provided transportation to Uncle Sam as she was the owner of a car with a sunroof. So Uncle Sam hopped in the car and poked out of the sun roof and we were off. Initially myself and Mike were going to follow in my car video taping the whole thing, but then the rest of the gang wanted to join in so we walked behind the car. Carmen, however, had a little bit of a lead foot so we gave up. However, as fate would have it, we gave up in front of another barbeque that thought we were just hilarious, so they cheerfully offered for us to pile into the bed of their pick up truck and we would follow Carmen...and like good little boys and girls we hopped into the strangers' car and off we went in pursuit of Uncle Sam. After a good drive around the neighborhood, perking up barbeques and bringing smiles to all faces we found ourselves having created a new tradition: next year will be the 2nd annual "Heck yeah, go America!" parade. Next year's will be better organized.
After the parade it was time to begin set up for the fireworks extravaganza and as guys worked at setting that up the rest of us sat there, chatted and had a good time. The fireworks were excellent and although we had a couple of close calls, one zinging by Vonnie's ear and Travis' pant leg almost catching fire, we all made it out alive and in one piece. With the exception of my left middle finger...I burnt it on the grill, luckily that was the only casualty of the evening and it was a minor one at that.
Definitely a 4th of July to remember, it's still my favorite holiday.
Plans and preparations continue for the big move to St. Louis which is now less than two weeks away and while I am getting slightly nervous I am still mostly exciting for what lies ahead.
Next on the agenda tonight, reading up on more paperwork for the new job. Tonight's topic: grad school tuition assistance...I know it's exciting, please try to contain yourselves. Also on the schedule for the evening: remembering why I don't make plans with people.
Picture time:
My final moments with Harvey the bunny, before we sent him off in explosive style.
Anthony with Frederick the Turkey after we sent him bottle-rocketing into space...Wait, did I say we had bottle rockets, of course we didn't, those are illegal. *ahem*
Uncle Sam in all his awesome glory.
My view of the parade from the bed of the strangers' truck.
Happy {belated} Independence Day Y'all!
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