Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays since it falls mid-summer and there is a decent chance we'll have good weather. Boy, we hit the jackpot (in West Michigan at least) this year as the weather was glorious and we took full advantage of it by enjoying nearly every minute of it.
Additionally, and more importantly, this holiday helps me to remember what an amazing country we have - to be blessed with so many freedoms we often take for granted!
A quick run-down of our non-stop day is as follows. We drove to Ada to see the parade and hang with my mom while my dad drove their church's VBS float. We then wandered around the carnival-craft area for a while, waited in several (hot) lines for random rides then ate some lunch that we found under a large white tent.
In the afternoon we took my parent's pontoon boat for a delicious dinner cruise up the Grand River. Once that was done, we packed up for the trek across town to meet some friends for the fireworks in Grandville. It was a busy, but a fun filled day!
Additionally, and more importantly, this holiday helps me to remember what an amazing country we have - to be blessed with so many freedoms we often take for granted!
A quick run-down of our non-stop day is as follows. We drove to Ada to see the parade and hang with my mom while my dad drove their church's VBS float. We then wandered around the carnival-craft area for a while, waited in several (hot) lines for random rides then ate some lunch that we found under a large white tent.
In the afternoon we took my parent's pontoon boat for a delicious dinner cruise up the Grand River. Once that was done, we packed up for the trek across town to meet some friends for the fireworks in Grandville. It was a busy, but a fun filled day!
Hanging out before the parade in Ada
My dad in his happy place - atop his John Deere
Emma in her happy place - a swing
Our little sea faring monster...a happy one at that!
Emma is ALL business when called uponto help papa navigate the mighty Grand River!
Joel receiving a bit of captain training beforewe take the boat for a week long camping trip
Sparklers DO help time pass while waiting for fireworks
Joel's happy place - his little girl on his lap
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I love all the pics... looks like a great weekend for the Hondorps!
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