As life goes on: Fantastic Fourth

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Fantastic Fourth

One my list of things to do this year was going to the national mall to experience the fourth of July celebration. It took a lot of guts this year because it was H.O.T. SOOOooooo hot. We got a prime spot for seeing the fireworks, across the street from the Washington Monument, and we watched some of the parade. We brought tons of junk food and took turns walking around the mall and cooling off in the museums. We also enjoyed playing games, chit chatting and just relaxing....even though it was hot. Here's the big disappointment. The concert that goes on is down by the capitol. The fireworks by the reflecting pool between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. For those of you who haven't been to the mall-- this might seem like no biggie, but the distance between the capitol and Lincoln in 2 miles. We set up assuming that there would be speakers so that we could hear the concert (apparently last year there was something...), but alas. Not so this year. So we waited the whole day, and then watched fireworks for 20 minutes and then it was over. And I'm not gonna lie. I love fireworks, but I love them most if I am setting them off, and I love them second most if there is awesome music in the background (think 1812 overture with cannons. Yes. That's how it's supposed to be.) Alas, fireworks go down to a mere like/enjoy without these other elements, so if I ever go to the mall again, now I know...I gotta have a radio or tv or just be close enough to actually here the concert. Anyway- it was still a fun day and here are the pictures to prove it.