It was a HOT weekend in DC, but we enjoyed the festivities on Saturday and Sunday. We started the 3rd with the traditional parade through Fairfax City with Oma and Pa. This is my third year attending with Jake (Josh's 2nd) and we were blessed to have Paul join us this year for the first time! (Another one of the perks of working in real estate -- he doesn't have to work every holiday weekend.) After the parade, we walked up the street to the old-fashioned firemen competitions. It's a lot of sirens, cheering, and water. This is honestly one of my favorite days of the entire year and is such a fun family tradition with the boys.
That evening we went to Fairfax High School to watch the big fireworks show that they put on every year. We got a great spot on the grass and as we watched the fireworks explode overhead, it literally felt like they were right on top of you. AMAZING. Both of the boys thought they were great -- Jake yelled "I saw GREEN!" every time a green one exploded and Josh burst out into applause at several random times. Then they both proceeded to pass out about halfway through the show. Can't say I blame them. It has been a long, hot day.
On Sunday (the 4th), we mainly took it easy after brunch and then headed to my brother's for a Grant-style BBQ and fireworks. Jake did his first sparkler and enjoyed watching Daddy blow things up. Jake especially enjoyed checking out Uncle Nick's new tools in his shed!
And today (Monday) was a much needed day of R&R. The boys and I took a nap this afternoon and then Paul grilled some steaks. I finally felt like I got a little rest after these 3 days. Ready for the grind to start up again this week.... and countdown begins to OBX trip at the end of August!
(Enjoy pictures below from this weekend!)
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