Hello friends, Mark here. Ashley seems too engulfed in her book "Twilight" to update this site, so it is my pleasure to give the report on our fourth of July bash while she discovers the exciting conclusion of myserious hunk Edward and curious girl-next-door Bella (barf).
Not to brag, but...
They said it couldn't be done. Most don't dare to celebrate the birth of our nation in the very heart of democracy, where patriots come in droves to pay homage. Where the stormy skies of tyranny during the revolution are symbolized by stormy holiday weather. (too dramatic?)
We had a great fourth of July. For me, it was possibly the best ever. We braved the crowds in Washington, DC with our friends Steve and Sara (and Addyson), and we discovered that it really was worth the hype. Maybe because we camped out in front of a metal detector for several hours. Maybe because we had a shade tent so big that we were asked to take it down. Maybe because we staked out our ground and fought crazed patriots for a prime spot on the Capitol lawn. Maybe because we brought so many supplies and accessories that nobody thought we could make it to the cars in one trip. Or maybe because we sprinted out to beat the crowds and got on the freeway while the embers from the fireworks were still warm on the White House lawn. Whatever the reason, it was fun/awesome. Here is what we accomplished:
1. Drove into the city and parked, even when we were warned to take the metro. Who's smarter now, transit authority?
2. Got second place in a line of firework fanatics and democracy die hards just waiting to be let onto the grounds. We were rookies.
3. Brought so much equipment that we were mistaken for fanatics. (stroller, chairs, pac-n-play...)
4. Made an obnoxious pink PBS sign to try and get on the TV broadcast. We succeeded, even though public TV doesn't count for much.
5. Held Sadie and gave her a little flag so the cameramen would notice her. They did.
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Those were all the small victories that were memorable for me. Ashley (and anyone else) would probably remember seeing Huey Lewis, Taylor Hicks, and Jerry Lee Lewis; watching fireworks set against the Washington Monument, and being at such a historic place to enjoy the spirit of the Fourth of July with other Americans. In summary, it was a great time. Ask me about it sometime and I'll tell you even more boring details. Happy Birthday, America. And Washingon DC, we conquered you! ...on your biggest day of the year! In your face! BOO-yah.
12 comments:
Baw ah, kasagad sa imo maghimo blog. Nalingaw gd ko basa.
I cannot, nor will I ever begin to believe how big of a homo you are. First of all D.C. was not the center of our revolution. Philadelphia was. Second of all, Taylor Hicks rules!!!
so much fun...I've heard all about it up there, but have never been. Way to be! Looks like a blast and you all look great!
LOVE IT! Seriously one of the coolest things I have ever done and I'm so glad you guys did it and loved it too!
PS. I need to check your blog more often- how cute are you guys!
Looks like so much fun. love the pics of you reading books. That is great. And isn't twilight the best? And was sara really reading or just pretending for the pic?
Anyway...looks like so much fun!!! And Huey Lewis used to be my fave as a kid!
I am so impressed! I kind of a crowd hater, so we never went to DC for the fourth. Just add this to the list of the many reasons I think the Olsens are cool!
Mark, you are hilarious. Good work on the post. Sorry we missed you in DC, but it looks like you didn't need us anyway. You'll have to provide video evidence of your sign making it on the Public Broadcasting S....station?...service?
So fun! Love the post! Guess we'll have to go there next 4th of July! Sadie is so cute in all the pics!
Dear Ashley: You're a hot mom. I hope I can be as hot as you when I'm a mom...I'm serious. I love you! xoxo.
Hey Mark! Your cousin K.R. here, what a great blog. My wife is into those books too, and your review is dead on (barf!). Looks like you're having a blast, cute kid, and how soon do you graduate?
Mark,
My wife too is all too consumed by Bella's romances with creatures of the night. We spent July 4th at our Bishop's house, just outside city limits so we could light off fireworks. I learned my lesson as one of the young men shot me with a firework and burned a good chunk of my leg hair off, which left quite the pungent odor. Glad I found your blog because you guys are funny.
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