So, my favorite holiday just passed. I love celebrating Independence Day here at the beach. There is nothing like it. I love to go down to Surfside Pier, listen to the band and watch the busy families enjoy their day together with popsicle or watermellon juice dripping from thier chins and small American flags waving in the air while they dance around. As the sun goes down the beach starts to crowd with people sitting in their chairs or on their towels. We choose towels but make a sand pillow to rest our heads on and have a spectacular view of the sky while we play with the sand between our toes. The pier lights go out and the crowd gets excited. I love to hear the whistles, screams of excitement and clapping from those around me. This night, Jeff, myself and Levi lay on the sand side by side with Ben on top of me lying on his back and Ede does the same with Jeff. Surprisingly the two little ones are not scared. The big BOOM startles them but the beautiful lights in the sky soon settle them as they watch with amazement. Ede turns to each of us everytime and while pointing to the sky says "ooooo. Pretty." Levi hardly ever lays so still as he enjoys himself, as well. Fireworks as far as you can see to the right and left but you can hardly take your eyes off the show going on right in front of you. We sit for 30 minutes or so, just watching the beautiful show of lights and then the finale!! The big booms felt in your chest while your face beams with a permanate smile. And when it's over you can't wait until next year!!