Independence Day

Happy 4th Of July!!!

We started off our adventures today with a trip to Gravelly Point Park. It's one of our favorite places to take McKaila, because she gets to sit there and watch all the airplanes fly right above our heads. I guess, we weren't thinking much of the holiday, but when we arrived at the park, there were lots of people setting up for the fireworks. People brought tents, coolers, and anything else to keep them cool. I couldn't have even imagined sitting there all day just to watch the fireworks. Keep in mind that today's heat index was well above 100. We didn't get the chance to observe many planes fly by because we were all so hot, but McKaila enjoyed it while it lasted!

Once we were all cooled off in the car, we headed back to Waldorf. And what better way to help you cool off on a hot summer day, ICE CREAM!! So, our next stop was to get some ice cream at Rita's. Oh so yummy and I think it hit the spot with everyone! 

Next stop home, where Grandpa set up McKaila's first t-ball set up. Grandpa was quick to take McKaila outside and show her the ropes. She was quick to learn to hit the ball off the stand, but she kept hitting the ball with the wrong side of the bat. Oh well, atleast she got the concept down. 

What is the 4th of July without fireworks? Well, we weren't really planning on seeing any this year, due to the weather. It was just too hot to be sitting outside waiting for the sun to set. So, we headed to see Courtney at work. But, lucky us, we got to see the fireworks any way. We got to go into the control tower on base and see all the fireworks in the D.C. area. It was such a great show seeing fireworks from Six Flags, The National Mall, The National Harbor, plus all the fireworks that the cities were doing. It's one moment I know I will never forget and can't wait to tell McKaila all about it when she's older, since she's too young to remember it now. Definitely a great end to a great holiday!! Hope everyone had a great holiday as well!! 

The sun setting on Andrews AFB