The Fourth of July: a national holiday celebrating the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. And, whether you’re attending a backyard barbecue or a baseball game today, you’re sure to be celebrating Independence Day the right way!
The boys and I kicked off our Fourth of July fun a day early, heading to Whitaker Bank Ballpark to watch the Lexington Legends take on the Asheville Tourists. Is there really anything more American than baseball? The evening was filled with Big L, 25-cent hot dogs and free ice-cream, courtesy of the Lexington Legends Kids Club.
I try to dress for every occasion. For this all-American holiday I chose to wear a simple gray t-shirt dress with a little red, white and blue! I paired the dress (currently on sale for $8) and neckerchief with Madewell's Chunky Medium Hoop Earrings and some brown cutout booties from Target’s Universal Thread line. These are almost identical to Free People’s Royale Flat, but for a fraction of the cost. And, through today, get an additional 20% off with code JULY4.
Everyone is always curious where the kids' hot dog shirt came from. It's Old Navy circa 2017, but they have a similar version this year. And we snagged the shades from Children's Place. They were on clearance for $1 each.
Immediately following the game was one of our favorite events – the postgame fireworks-extravaganza! These two have always been fascinated with fireworks – like opening presents on Christmas morning or eating birthday cake – so we’ve made it an annual tradition to attend the largest fireworks show in Lexington. Oohs and aahs were heard from fans as fireworks lit up the night sky. Talk about a wow factor!
After the game we played with TNT Pop-Its. Throwing paper-wrapped rocks and watching them explode has never been so entertaining. It’s all fun and games until it’s time to clean them up!
Today, we are laying low by the pool and listening to the perfect patriotic playlist:
Firework, Katy Perry
Party in the USA, Miley Cyrus
Made in the USA, Demi Lovato
American Kids, Kenny Chesney
All-American Girl, Carrie Underwood
Born in the USA, Bruce Springsteen
American Woman, The Guess Who
Fourth of July, Fall Out Boy
What are your plans for the fourth? Whatever they may be, have fun celebrating freedom, family, and friends. Happy 242nd Birthday, America!
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