We may not go to any parades this year. And I might have grumbled and groaned all night as the teenagers blew off firecrackers across the street all night last night (to be fair, they’ve been blowing fireworks across the street every night for a month now – this was hopefully their long awaited grand finale? And btw, I think firecrackers being legal is just absurd, but maybe that’s just the mom in me talking – akin to, “You’ll poke an eye out”?). But this morning we are making french toast and I am planning to top it with blueberries, strawberries and either powdered sugar or whipped cream. Because gosh darn it, today’s America’s birthday – and I don’t ignore birthdays!
If the rain doesn’t interfere, we’re going to bring Dan’s little tabletop grill to a local beach (or maybe park) and make some homemade beef teriyaki and bratwurst to serve with pasta salad, celery and green beans and lemon bars. Our version of a “cook out” and everyone we know is invited. Except we don’t know anybody here so nobody is invited. ::shrugs:: I hope everyone has a fantastic 4th of July and to all my international readers, have a fabulous weekend!
Mommablogsalot 
5 responses to “I couldn’t NOT be festive if I tried…”
Happy 4th of July! Sounds like the perfect plans.
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We can only do the pop-its kind (throw them on the ground & they pop) in Az. Too dry. Up here in Ut there are several fireworks that are legal but you’re only supposed to do them up to 3 days before & 3 days after the 4th & 24th (pioneer day).
Hope you guys have a great time making new memories. Sounds like you’ve got a great feast planned!
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@ workingmomma247 : It’s legal in Wisconsin to buy and pop fireworks – like anyone can buy them. It wasn’t legal in MA so it’s not something I’m used to at all.
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You mean to say it legal to pop fireworks in the city limits in Wisconsin or are you just outside of the area for it to be legal? Wow!
Have a great 4th anyway! We also will be laying low.
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Happy 4th – sounds like a fantastic day to me. Enjoy!
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