This year we stayed in Cedar Rapids for the 4th of July and Fireworks. The last time we were in CR for the 4th I was pregnant with Ellie, and we went to a Kernals game. Jeremy and I had no clue where to go for the fireworks in Cedar Rapids, but Ellie was adamant about seeing them (and I love them as well :). We thought about going to a baseball game (fireworks afterwards) but worried about the kids not being able to sit the entire time. So, we made up our minds to head into Cedar Rapids and find somewhere to watch the fireworks. We didn't get downtown until 7:00, and surprisingly it was not CRAZY with traffic like it always is in DBQ. We found a parking lot to sit in 6 blocks away from where they set off the fireworks. After parking we set up camp with our chairs, and waited.
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| Waiting for the fireworks |
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| She was so EXCITED |
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| Chilling |
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| Seriously mom put the camera away! |
Josh joined us and brought bubble guns for the kids (they LOVED them). Ellie also packed "chalk walk" as she calls it in her book bag. We had a few visitors stopping in to say hi along their way, but other than that it was just the 5 of us.
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| Owen and Josh (saying cheese and closing his eyes) |
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| Bubble Guns |
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| Cheese |
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| Watching the show |
It was a great 1st time experience at the CR fireworks. We plan to go back next year!
1 comment:
I can't believe how much Ellie looks like you! She is such a doll! And where did Owen get all that curly hair??
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