Tonight's picture was taken in July of 2005. Around the 4th of July! That year we took Mattie to the Outer Banks. By that point (after multiple summers of going to the beach), Mattie learned to appreciate the sand and the water. I just love this photo as it seemed to capture a happier, fun loving, and innocent time for our family.
Quote of the day: In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt
With our visit, we brought coffee and tea (learned this from our very own support network), toys, books, and gift cards. Things we hope will support the family.
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Meanwhile, last night, we decided to walk to the Kennedy Center to see the National Capital firework show. For the past two decades, we have watched this show from the same location in our complex. However, with the movement of the show this year, we had to find a new location. Turns out I really like going to the Kennedy Center terrace to see the show. There were lots of people around us, but it wasn't so packed that I felt insecure. I felt that the fireworks were bigger and more brilliant this year than ever before.
Two companies (Phantom Fireworks and Fireworks by Grucci) donated the fireworks this year. To my knowledge this is a first for our city! From what I read about the show, the following were special features this year:
- A display of the American flag in the sky
- A display of “USA” in the sky
- More than a mile of sky will be illuminated above and to the left and right of the Lincoln Memorial
- The “made-in-the-USA” Grucci Gold Flitter Split Comets will be a prelude to the finale, creating a Golden Glitter matrix in the sky. The matrix is intended to celebrate a “brilliant future to come.”
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