Independence Day

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So here we are...celebrating our nation's day of independence by blowing things up. Sorry I don't have any pictures, but you can appreciate it. We've had about 40 inches of rain in the last week in the northeastern United States.
How do other countries celebrate their independence day? I know Mexico has "Cinco de Mayo" and they blow stuff up too!
We had a great day dispite some rainy weather. We all ate and drank more than we should have, the kids had a blast in the pool, we visited 2 different parties that day and set off fireworks that night.
We did go to 1 party where we really didn't know too many folks. My son really got left out...he's 13 and the other kids his age didn't quite let him in to the "clan". Anyway, when he started setting off fireworks (you know the really cool, illegal stuff!) he was suddenly inducted into the club. Kids can be brutal!

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