Wow!! What an amazing experience to celebrate the birth of our nation! We were so excited to join the many others at the National Mall downtown. We went there with some of Shane's co-workers. We found a spot right in between the Washington Monument and the WWII Memorial. I think we were a bit more excited about being there than most around us. Shane and I just couldn't stop smiling because it was just so cool!
Contrary to what you may think it wasn't that big of a deal getting there. Shane dropped us off and then parked the car not too far away. We got there about 3 hours before the fireworks and the kids had fun playing games.
We were close to a stage where the US Air Force Band was playing and also were treated to a performance by Jo Dee Messina!
Just hanging out listening to the music and enjoying the scenery.
Lyla's First 4th of July! Wasn't she cute! She did great and fell asleep right before the fireworks started. She woke up during the grand finale but didn't make a sound just sat back and enjoyed the view!
Then when the sun went down we got to see some amazing fireworks. We were so close! It was a good show! (the only thing to compare with would be the Kettley's 4th of July firework extravaganza!!!)
We had such a fun time. It was amazing to see fireworks with the Lincoln Memorial in the background! One of the fun perks to living here!
