The Fourth of July
It is important for me to note here that the title of this post is “the fourth of July (prounounced Jew lie of course!) and not July 4th. I made this slip of the tongue while living in the States and after I received dirty looks of misunderstanding, I quickly reverted to speaking “American”. (for my American readers, we celebrate Canada Day on July first, not the first of July!)
It may seem odd for a very proud Canadian to be posting to celebrate the birth of the USA, but my household is half American and so I honour both countries and both traditions (and languages!).
It is with great pride that I wish our American friends/family, and my American husband and children a very happy Fourth of July!
I photographed this American flag on our recent journey to Michigan. It was flying outside our hotel near Marquette, in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.
I quickly discovered that a huge tradition on the “Fourth” are fireworks. The displays are always massive and beautiful so in honour of this tradition, here are some firework images Brian recently captured!
July 6th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Kim thank you for the lesson in the Forth of Jew lie and July 1st. It was an interesting conversation including grade one, and first grade. What a difference and it is all about the same thing.
It was nice to see you and Brian and those lovely children of yours. Each time I see them I notice they have grown so much. They are such a joy to be around.
Auntie D