I wouldn't have believed it if we hadn't experienced it first-hand. Our street, moreover our block has the mother of all 4th of July block parties. It comes complete with parade led by antique tractor, decorated kid vehicles, homemade ice cream, full regalia Uncle Sam, Declaration of Independence reading, and semi-professional fireworks show(from SC of course!!)
Given that we had only lived on this block 1 week we were elated to get a flyer in our front door inviting us to the festivities. It is the talk of Roanoke City, friends had already mentioned we were moving to the block with fab holiday parties! The parade started at 2pm and the fireworks lasted until 10. The kids loved all of this and surprisingly weren't scared of the fireworks and in fact loved them. It was a great opportunity for us to meet a lot of our new neighbors who seem like great folks that we can't wait to get to know better.
Most of this post will be dedicated to pictures to prove there is a true "American Spirit" remaining here in Roanoke, VA and hopefully in your town too.
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| The Declaration of Independence is serious business |
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| All decorated for the 4th! |
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| Dad needs to make it into the pics more, what a great Papa! |
Dear readers I just want you to know the sheer joy and happiness this little family has experienced over the past 3 weeks. From simple things like greeting the elderly ladies that walk 3x per day around our block and sharing the joy of our young children with them, to experiencing an honest to goodness 4th of July, to walking Caroline to her new ballet class, dropping her off, and shopping at the farmers market across the street and walking home all together; we are very very grateful to be experiencing life here. Praise God from whom all blessings flow my friends, enjoy your summer!
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