A Capitol Fourth

So, we figured since we were here in the Nation's capitol on the Fourth of July we ought to take advantage of some of the wonderful events offered, despite my being 7 1/2 months pregnant and it being very hot and a mad lot of people. We were glad we did! We had so much fun attending the national parade in the morning. We were able to sit right across from the Archives Building and had a great view. The girls loved seeing all the huge balloons. One day we will have to take them to the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!!

Right after that we headed up to the Capitol to stand in line and wait all day for the show that evening held on the lawn. It was so neat!!! Definitely worth the wait!! We got to see Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Natasha Bedingfield, and others perform. We also got to see the cast of Sesame Street, which Emma loved even though she's never seen the show!! The entire thing was broadcast on PBS and we were shown in the audience a number of times.

The fireworks afterward were pretty incredible. It was a great day- we love America!! When Emma saw the fireworks she asked, "Mom what are they doing that for?" I told her that it was America's Birthday and fireworks were a way of celebrating. She thought for a moment and said, "We can make America a Birthday Cake, Mom." She is so sweet.