We spent 4th of July in Galena, IL with Jon's parents. If you have never been to Galena, I strongly recommend going. It is a beautiful historic town located in the Northwest corner of Illinois.
Jon's parents have spent the last year renovating a historic home and it is beautiful. We love visiting. They have a huge front yard which means the kids spent a lot of time outside running around. They had such a great time.
The day started with a walk downtown to a parade on Main Street. I am not sure if it was a short parade or if we missed a lot of it, but it was over shortly after we arrived. Regardless, the kids loved it; there is something about parades and children that just equal magic.
The City of Galena puts on a firework show over the river, which the kids were excited to see. However, before we even headed out to the show Eli heard the bang of some local fireworks and went running for cover. Less than 10 minutes later he was fast asleep on the couch. So, I spent the night at home with a sleeping Eli, while everyone else enjoyed the show. And enjoy it they did. I heard rave reviews about the fireworks from both Isobel and Emmy. Although Isobel did think it was a little loud.
Emmy loved them so much that she still talks about them. Almost every day she mentions that she loves fireworks and that she saw them with Grandpa. I know she is only two and the memory will fade over time, but right now it is fresh enough in her mind that she still talks about it. Hopefully Eli will be less afraid and tired next year so we can all enjoy them together.
Anyway... here are the pictures of the 4th.
I hope you all had a happy and safe 4th of July.
Jon's parents have spent the last year renovating a historic home and it is beautiful. We love visiting. They have a huge front yard which means the kids spent a lot of time outside running around. They had such a great time.
The day started with a walk downtown to a parade on Main Street. I am not sure if it was a short parade or if we missed a lot of it, but it was over shortly after we arrived. Regardless, the kids loved it; there is something about parades and children that just equal magic.
The City of Galena puts on a firework show over the river, which the kids were excited to see. However, before we even headed out to the show Eli heard the bang of some local fireworks and went running for cover. Less than 10 minutes later he was fast asleep on the couch. So, I spent the night at home with a sleeping Eli, while everyone else enjoyed the show. And enjoy it they did. I heard rave reviews about the fireworks from both Isobel and Emmy. Although Isobel did think it was a little loud.
Emmy loved them so much that she still talks about them. Almost every day she mentions that she loves fireworks and that she saw them with Grandpa. I know she is only two and the memory will fade over time, but right now it is fresh enough in her mind that she still talks about it. Hopefully Eli will be less afraid and tired next year so we can all enjoy them together.
Anyway... here are the pictures of the 4th.
I hope you all had a happy and safe 4th of July.
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