4th of July Is Important to Our Family…
Being that my father left Cuba at the age of 5 and having heard stories of why they left and what it took for my family to get here, living in America is not something that I take for granted. As the fourth of July approaches and plans are being made for celebrations, I understand that it’s not just a day off from work and a reason to gather with family and friends…I recognize how blessed I am to be living in the US.
After getting married and purchasing our 1st home, my husband and I began hosting a 4th of July get together at our house every year. We loved having all of our family and friends, hanging out, filling our bellies with way too much food, dancing and watching fireworks.
I have some really great 4th of July memories but one in particular really stands out for me…
Almost 9 years ago, I remember walking around the neighborhood on the 4th of July with my husband. I mention this because I am not one who goes for walks BUT that particular time, I was 9 months pregnant, and I was doing my part to get the labor process started. I was ready to meet my baby girl. Thankfully, it wasn’t much longer before I was holding her in my arms. That’s another reason why the 4th of July is so important to our family.
While we don’t host 4th of July anymore, because hosting 2 events in 1 weekend became difficult (4th of July and my baby girl’s birthday festivities), we still gather with family and friends. We still enjoy food, dancing and fireworks while never forgetting the real reason we celebrate.
What will you be doing this 4th of July? What will you be snacking on? I
Happy 4th of July!!!!!!! I hope it is spent celebrating this great country, spending time with loved ones and stuffing your bellies with all things yummy!!!!
When i was younger My dad and I, along with my brothers and sisters, would drive to Ohio to buy fireworks, and we always bought a ton. It is tradition in our family that we get everyone together and have a cookout and light off fireworks, we also have horse shoes, badminton, and the pool ready for games. Always a ton of fun.
It is nice that you have so many good memories of,this holiday . Happy 4th to you and your family.
Happy Birthday to your daughter! And Happy belated 4th!
Thank you!!!!
I love that this holiday is so special to you for so many reasons! We love to celebrate the 4th of July together as a family as well.
I remember watching the fireworks as well as being 9 months pregnant myself. I know I was going in the next morning to be induced and was just in aww all night.
This is a great story. I love that the 4th is very low key at our house.