I Love the 4th

We had such a Norman Rockwell weekend!

Friday, on the 4th of July, we picked up Bubbe and headed to IHOP for pattycakes (i.e. pancakes). We've been training Charlie for a couple weeks now to eat like a human being at various restaurants in San Diego county. I'm proud to say that he sat through the entire meal without yelling, jumping up and down in the booth, or sitting under the table. He kept himself entertained with jelly packets.



We then went to the Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth parade. We ran a bit late and were worried we wouldn't find a place to park, but it all worked out perfectly - we had great seats on a median! But in my rush, I forgot my camera, so no pics for you! Charlie saluted all the military folks, and keeping his hand on his forehead, he waved his fingers. So it was a salute-wave. There were these Asian drummers in bright yellow caftans all banging on drums. Charlie loved them!

We then went home to rest up before heading out again to find fireworks. We brought Boo with us so we found a place where we could watch from the car. This was Charlie's first fireworks and he fell asleep right before they started, but he woke up after the first fireworks exploded. He loved them! "That was a BIG one, Mommy!" he said.

Charlie fell asleep in the car, so Jason carried him upstairs and he slept through the night. The next day, Saturday, we picked Bubbe up again and went to Old Poway Park. This park has a real, honest to God steam locomotive. Charlie's obsessed with trains. When he realized he could actually ride on this train, well, he was excited.













It was a great day - a great weekend.