Bombs Bursting

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!

SO..the United States used to belong to England, and follow the rule of a king, until a tea party and a massacre changed our destiny. Then GW (not Bush) took charge of the continental army and fought fervently for eight years. In the meantime, a war of words was being waged in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, something we like to call The Declaration of Independence was created.

John Adams, a lawyer, the first Vice President and the Second President of the United States, was one of the members who signed the Declaration of Independence. He wrote to his wife, "I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival... it ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other..."

Let the festivities begin! I started last night with an awesome fireworks show (pictures above) put on by the city of Wylie. I expect pomp and parade, shows, bells, and more illuminations tomorrow!

Also, and most importantly, a beautiful lady (also pictured above, about to be attacked by dinosaurs apparently) was born on this day 83 years ago! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!!!! LOVE YOU!!