Now we were happy just to see Rhythm and Booms this year (last year we were coming back from a wedding and missed it), but this year we got to see another set of fireworks thanks to Burr and Natalie. This year B&N took us to their annual fireworks spot out past Woodmans on the west side of town. Tucked away behind some very nice houses was a roomy park with a winding paved path and a quaint pond.

Before the sun went down, we staked out our spot with a beautiful quilt they brought. Mark and Burr lined up a game of Guillotine while Natalie and I headed to the paved path. On the path, we grew a collection of black snakes from a collection of fireworks that Natalie got from her landscape company. The snakes are my personal favorite- I like the fire at the base and who couldn't like the light black snakes that stain your hands as you gently pick them up (or squash them happily)!

When Natalie and I returned, we jumped into the game until the sun went down. At dusk we lighted up some sparklers and drew our names in the air- all the while looking around at the fireworks being lit by our neighbors. The show that night was truly spectacular and made me a bit homesick. When I was growing up, I remember going to Georgetown park, arriving early to eat a meal of fried chicken, potato salad, and watermelon (although I don't eat the melon- personal dislike, I am more than happy to have a spitting contest with the seeds). Anyways, the fireworks at the park were just like the ones at Georgetown, nice and spaced out, not too overwhelming- just right. It gives you the chance to appreciate the beauty of the fireworks.

What a wonderful 4th of July!