The Fourth, Our Independence Day

Long post mostly because of pictures, just a warning. We went to the only parade in the county in Morgan Hill. It was quite nice, though there were a lot of gaps. It wasnt too hot like we are used to back home. Here is a shot my wife took of us while the flag was coming around! You will see the flag later.
My georgeous wife and my cute kids (next 2 pictures). They had a good time. See the people in the backgroud, Baby J helped himself to their pretzels they had fun sitting with him. We also sat next to a few people from the ward that we knew under some shade though it started to get cold actually.

Here is all of us just waiting for the parade to start, it was a good time. Pretty low key and it wasnt to busy though we ended up at the end of the parade route on accident. They didnt throw any candy and it was rare we got flyers given out which was sort of odd for us since that is standard at parades back home.

Of course waving and clapping happen at the parade. Baby J prefers to wave and here he is waving mom's hand instead of his own! Found it quite funny so here is a picture of it!

Here is what Baby J calls "Pear Pain" or toddler talk for airplane. These were flying above us several times. Took a few shots but this is the best one I had. Quite nice though and Baby J kept talking about them all day long!

Of course it isnt the Fourth of July without a color guard somewhere! Here is one from veterans around the south bay area! Sure appreciate their hard work and sacrifices for us and those currently serving!

We did go to fireworks later in Morgan Hill, but yours truely remembered the camera but forgot the memory card so the camera wouldnt take any pictures. I have a few measly pictures on my cell phone but they arent much of value since they didnt turn out good.

I sure love the fourth! It is a great time for remembering the soldiers and founding fathers and people who made our country great. I particularly have an interest in the founding fathers and their wisdom in making the government. It may have not been exactly what they wanted to set up but it is a great government and nation! Their hard work, leadership and sacrifice has gotten us to where we are today. Sometimes I reflect on current issues and things that have been said. For example how we are not a Christian nation. I hope the point was that we are a free religious belief nation. But when you have Benjamin Franklin who at the Convention of Congress just a few short days before they approved our current constitution said they often have and should consult the help of the Father of Lights who illuminates all understanding. We are a christian nation. Point is we should remember the founding fathers and their meaning and desires more when laws are made and actions committed!