Fourth of July in Long Beach

So my first official 4th of July as s resident of CA-

We went to the Queen Mary in Long beach

You can go and read all about the Queen Mary and its history- www.queenmary.com

In Dec of 1967 the Queen Mary was docked at Long Beach and has been there ever since as a tourist attraction.

We headed out that day with friends Ryan and Colleen and her son Aiden (who was so excited to see the fireworks)

Then we met up with Callie and her son Brady (friends from KY who came to visit us.)

We went to eat at this amazing Crepe place..it was so yummy...(tc picked it out..that is one of his specialities..picking out amazing restaurants...if you need him to do it just contact us and he will do it for a small fee..haha)

Then we were off to Long Beach to start our day of adventure...So when we first walked on the ship I was seriously like..it feels like I am walking on Titanic..haha

We toured around the boat and saw several really cool things-

Then we went back out to the yard and listened to Lisa Haley and the Zydecats- which was very interesting...it was Cajun music...(my dad would have really enjoyed this part of the day)

Then it was time for us to head back to the boat and get our spot to watch the fireworks and listen to the dj on the deck..

This was not before our friend Ryan had sampled all the fair type food they had..he had a bubble gum flavored icy, kettle corn, pizza..yeah you get the picture he is a fair food junky...

So we get up on the deck..and hear some really cool music and we are all dancing around having a good time...

When the fireworks went off they started playing music and I swear every time I hear the Lee Greenwood song..Proud to be an American I always tear up.

It was amazing to look around and see people from every country, race, nationality, all walks of life - looking so proud to be "Americans"- the home of the free and brave thanks to all of our amazing Military who sacrifice every day so that we are afforded those luxuries...

It was amazing sight..it was almost like time stood still for a moment...like we were all one and there was no race..no color...no hate in the world (wouldn't that be nice...a girl can dream..)

Now the fireworks were pretty amazing...nothing like thunder over Louisville (but hey no one can be as good as KY kicking off the derby!!)

After it was over of course we just hung around because it was a zoo of people trying to get out as quick as possible...so we just hung out and had a good time!

Well when we did get to the car and got on he road...you guessed it..it was pretty bad...so kind of a buzz kill for the end of the night..but hey like i said..traffic has taught me patience so there is really nothing you can do about it..just go with it and not let it ruin your night (because it will if you let it- i cant take all the credit for this philosphy...my husband is actually the one who has taught me this after living here since 07)

Then on the way home TC, Callie, and Brady picked us all up Del Taco- Callie and Brady had never had Del Taco

If everyone is wondering what that it ..it is a up scale Taco Bell..and pretty tasty!!

Hope Everyone is enjoying their afternoon...we are getting new flooring on our stairs today so stay tuned for some pics~