Heidi's 4th of July

What we do for the 4th of July depends on where we are at the time. If it's at all possible to get to the Stadium of Fire, we go. Jason went there a lot during his childhood and misses it very much. We would fix some snacks and dinner, take it to the parking lot lawn and eat until they let us in the stadium. While living in Blacksburg, I was able to join the community chorus each year to sing patriotic songs (along with the community band) on the evening of the 4th, then we walked to the High School where they did fireworks. Here in Danville we do much the same thing, only they don't have the community chorus and the fireworks are done alongside the Susquehanna. Fireflies definitely add something to the evening! My kids know now that as soon as they start seeing fireflies light up, the show's about to begin. I guess our only set in stone tradition is the food. We always have fried chicken and mint brownies. I'm not sure why mint brownies, but they're delicious. We love the 4th! It's Ashley's and Jason's favorite holiday.