It was an exciting fourth of July for us. In the morning, we went to the 4th of July parade in Danville. It had all the usual goodies--free ice cream, frisbees, and so on. It also featured Mr. Funnelhead, a person dressed up as a giant funnel promoting clean water. I am now the proud owner of Mr. Funnelhead stickers. There were, however, some things I didn't like. The loud sirens of an old-fashioned ambulance were not appreciated nor was the parade of shotgun carrying guys that always come at the end of the parade.
After that, we went home and watched a bit of the World Cup. Naturally, I was rooting for the Italians since they were wearing red as opposed to the Germans who were in the home whites. Italy prevailed 2-0. Even better was popping a whole bunch of what I call "streamers", but which go by the official name of party poppers. They don't make a really loud bang and the streamers that come out are really exciting. I collected a massive streamer pile from these.
We had a cookout that evening (featuring tofu dogs for me) and then went off to see fireworks. I loved seeing these. There were ones shaped like smiley faces, some that looked like the quills of an upside-down porcupine, shimmery ones, and lots of others. I brought earplugs to muffle the loud booms, but fortunately we were far enough away that the booms weren't that loud.
Throughout the day, I kept asking why there were all these American flags waving. Mommy and Daddy explained to me that we were celebrating our becoming a nation. Daddy helpfully added that we were previously part of England. Still not sure why we split up with the land of Kipper and Thomas, but we do have a very nice flag.
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Sounds like you had a very nice Fourth of July, Aidan.
That's a great parade you saw in Danville! I had been there the past two years,as you might remember, and yes, the sirens and the shotgun guys are loud, but the whole thing is a great piece of Americana.
Emma, Evan, Uncle Dave, and Aunt Julie also attended a parade in Dixon, Illinois, and had a cookout too! Emma also ran in a half-mile race, which surprised Uncle Dave, but she did just fine.
Your Auntie Max would sympathize with your aversion to the noise the fireworks make, but she did enjoy, with me, the tanks (highly recommended, but someone else must light them for you); a variety of sparklers called marigolds or something; those tiny explosive items that you hurl to the sidewalk to produce a satisfying bang; and of course, those poppers with the streamers. Auntie Max was content to watch, rather than participate with the poppers!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing your Daddy soon and to see all of you in a few weeks.
Love,
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