My apologies to my international readers as a lot of you are from around the globe and do not typically celebrate the 4th of July, but I haven’t posted a whole lot lately, and thought I’d do a quick play-by-play of what I did on Independence Day..
The Grandville parade in the morning was great, where tens of thousands of people show up every year to pay respect to the service men and women who so bravely serve our country, and celebrate our freedom. Military trucks, firetrucks, and even an Air Force fighter jet fly-over are just a few of the highlights of the parade.. The girls loved it and left with a LOT of candy..
After the parade, we packed up and went to my friend Bryan’s parents to spend the afternoon on the lake with his family and friends. We grilled hotdogs, went tubing behind the boat (which I’m STILL extremely sore from), played water volleyball (my team won of course ;] ), and ate some more..
As it got darker the fireworks started. The girls had fun doing sparklers, and then we all went down to the lake to watch the fireworks. There’s nothing like watching fireworks over water.. With the girls getting tired, we packed up the truck and went home..
I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July! A heartfelt “thank you” to all of our military men and women who have served, and for those who are currently serving and find themselves in harms way. We are eternally grateful for your service and sacrifice. May God continue to bless the United States of America.
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12 responses so far ↓
Young Tami // Jul 6, 2007 at 5:45 pm
What a wonderful day of celebration! Yay!
margaret // Jul 7, 2007 at 8:44 am
Those are great pictures. Your girls look like they are having alot of fun!
Comedy Plus // Jul 7, 2007 at 11:43 am
Glad you had a great time and thanks for the wonderful tribute to our service men and women. Very well said Ryan.
Ryan // Jul 8, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Hi Tami, yes it was!!
Hi Margaret, they did indeed have a great day filled with fun and laughter..
Comedy, thank you..
Comedy Plus // Jul 9, 2007 at 2:04 pm
My order arrived today. They are beautiful Ryan. I can’t wait to get them framed. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me.
Ryan // Jul 9, 2007 at 3:23 pm
I’m so glad they arrived as scheduled and without incident and that you are happy with your prints!
It was my pleasure..
Art Vandelay // Jul 10, 2007 at 10:38 am
Wow, you are a lucky man with those three cute girls. You must be counting your blessings.
Riley Merrick // Jul 10, 2007 at 11:45 am
Wow, you guys did a lot more stuff than me and my crew — we lazed around and did nothing at all! Of course, the weather here was really lousy — looks like you had a fantastic day.
Ryan // Jul 10, 2007 at 11:55 am
Hi Art, thanks for stopping by!!!! ;]
Hey Riley! Yeah, it was a great day. A bit on the warm side in the low to mid 90’s, and the morning was pretty overcast, but late afternoon it cleared up and lake helped everyone keep cooled down. :]
Comedy Plus // Jul 11, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Did the first shout-out about the three prints. Will do another one when I get them framed. Thanks Ryan…
Ryan // Jul 12, 2007 at 12:32 pm
You are much too kind. Thank you Comedy…
Cathrine // Aug 19, 2007 at 2:46 pm
great catch
gorgeous eyes
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