4th of July

Originally Posted 7/5/2007 9:13:00 PM

Yesterday was the 4th of July and with the 4th brings barbecues, parades, bonfires and fireworks. It is one of the few holidays that is not linked to religion and requires no gift giving. The day started out like any other but at 1:30 the Sly family headed out the door to walk down to the Pleasant St. enclave. Earlier in the day Rebecca had dropped off the chairs for the parade and the salad for the bbq but she forgot the beer so Greg strapped a case of Ipswich Summer Ale to a luggage carrier and dragged it along. The whole family, including Buffy, marched down South St., dodging lawn chairs already out for the parade. The day started out sunny and warm but soon after the bbq started the cloud's rolled in and it cooled down.

The bbq, organized by Auntie Erin and Uncle Sam and hosted by Nana and Grandpa Rulli was a roaring success. The food was amazing, as usual, and the company excellent. Lizzie enjoyed being held by so many different people. At 6 everyone headed down the street to watch the parade. It was loud so Mom and Dad had to hold their hands over Lizzie's ears, although somehow she managed to sleep for most of it. It rained a bit during the parade so an umbrella was required to keep the Sly family dry.

After the parade it was dessert time but unfortunately the Sly family missed most of it. It was time for Lizzie to eat and Mommy to pump so they hid in Nana's bedroom. It also served as a peaceful time as thus far the day had been noisy and full of people, not like a normal day. After dessert most people at the bbq walked down to the bonfire, even though it was raining out. This included the Sly family although Lizzie wasn't too keen on her stroller so Mommy had to carry her. They got to the bonfire just in time to see it lit and stayed long enough to see it fall but the rain started coming down heavier by that time and they thought they should leave. Lizzie was over stimulated and tired (so was Mom and Dad!!). Grandpa drove Dad home to get the car so the family could get home quickly and relatively dry. Once home, they all crashed! It was a busy day.