Happy Birthday USA!
July 4, 2011I love the family traditions during the 4th of July holiday. My parents were married on July 4th, 1942 which we celebrated as I was growing up with huge community picnics in our back yard. We had two family reasons to celebrate. I’ve heard my mother tell the story at least 100 times about how she waited until five after midnight to give birth to me so I’d have my own special day. I had mixed feelings about the cake always reading Happy Anniversary Sophie and George, Happy Birthday Argy! However, today I think fondly about the fun we had at the gatherings and appreciate my parents for the enormous picnics. Plain old fun!
After moving to Maine and having children we created our own traditions, attending the parade, followed by the chicken barbecue. Happy 4th of July to all of you, may your day be filled with wonderful memories.
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