Independence Day

This year I ended up working on both July 1st (Canada Day) and on July 4th.  But because of the way my schedule is set up it worked out perfectly, and I didn't miss out on much.  On July 1st Gavin and I went down to the Flags shop on University Ave and bought him a Canada flag, as well as a pin that has both a Canadian flag and U.S. flag on it (make sure to note that Canadian FLAG and U.S. FLAG are pronounced differently!)  The owner is actually from Alberta, and told me about a Canada Day parade that they have each year up in Saratoga Springs.  I was at work, but Jared and Gavin drove up that evening for the short, ten minute or so long parade.

On the morning of the 4th we rode our bikes down to watch the parade.  Gavin was so excited, and didn't quite get that Independence Day is different than Canada Day.  He wore his pin, and insisted on bringing his Canada flag with him.  He sat on his Canadian chair, and even said "Happy Canada Day!" to a few people walking by!  I love my little half Canadian!

 After the parade we all went home and took a nap before I left for work.  During my dinner break Jared and Gavin came as usual, but they brought with them some fireworks!  So we ate our food fast and headed outside to light some off!

I usually get off work about 10pm, but since it was slow I headed out about 15 minutes early and rode my bike down to the football stadium where I met up with Jared and Gavin to watch the fireworks at the Stadium of Fire.  I got there before they even started, so we did some more fireworks of our own before the big ones started.  After we all rode our bikes home as a family, and went to bed!

Gavin is obsessed with taking pictures with my phone.  When he saw me taking pictures of the fireworks he asked for my phone so he could take pictures of the fireworks too.

It really was a great day!  I got paid time and a half for working the holiday, and still didn't have to miss out on the parade or fireworks!