4th of July

Glenn was home for the 4th of July and it was wonderful. I realized a few weeks ago that Glenn and I haven't been apart for the 4th since we got married. I'm glad this one was no different. We started the morning getting ready for our BBQ with a few last minute trips to the mini-mart and commissary. Then we headed to the base parade. I think there were more people in the parade than watching it, but that's ok. It was still longer and more impressive than the Kingsville parade we saw a few years ago.

I didn't get a picture quick enough during the parade, but here is the E-2 Hawkeye that one of our wives made out of her wagon and duct tape. Impressive!

Our BBQ started around 2 pm and we had enough food and beer to feed an army err...navy. Good thing the guys made it home after all!

Stella even got some of her favorite food...corn on the cob. Stella was on her spike and leash all day so she got to enjoy the party too. I think she was off her diet for the day though, she got enough brisket for a much bigger dog!

After we cleaned up from the BBQ, we headed to skipper's house for a bit before we headed down to the field to watch the fireworks. Surprisingly, the base did a fantastic job! They had music and the fireworks (hanabi in Japanese; hana = flower, bi = fire) lasted almost 30 minutes. While we were at skipper's house we also headed across the street to CAG and DCAG's houses to take a ride on the zipline. I want one at my house!!

Glenn and I watching the fireworks:

A great 4th of July weekend!