2009 marked Katelynn's third celebration of Independence Day. However this was the first year we felt like she was old enough to stay up late and experience the fireworks. This was a huge tradition for me growing up, so I was excited to finally get it started for little Katelynn.
We went to our own town's fireworks, which is the closest you can get to a small town feel in this gigantic suburbia of DFW. Despite the heat, the environment was so pleasant... families and friends all spread out on picnics.... bounce houses for the kids... vendors selling funnel cakes and kettle corn and snow cones... It was quite the picture of "Americana" really. It was not overly crowded - we parked a 5 minute walk away, and had plenty of room to get a close-up spot and spread out in our own space. Nanna and PopPop came along to experience KK's first fireworks event.
The actual fireworks were very respectable and lasted for nearly 45 minutes. They were shot off over the duck pond that Katelynn and I frequent during our many mommy/daughter days together. KK was more interested in her neon glowing necklaces than the actual fireworks, but she enjoyed herself and was not scared so mama was happy. All in all it was a great success and a lot of fun.
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