So what are everyone's plans for the 4th? This is our first 4th of July here together. We have one of the biggest parades around, and as much as i don't like the parade, all the people, trouble parking, rude people, I thought it would be nice for my husband to see what it is like here to see a big parade.
And then after we will probaby stay home, or we are invited to a cookout at a local bar i go to on occassion and even tho he don't drink, he don't mind goin with me now and then. So then in the evening we will go see the fireworks close to our home. It will be a nice day providing the weather stays nice.

My husband is in Egypt, so I'll probably just study and try to find a good movie on tv I don't like holidays without my habibbi.

well i do know that I will not be at work We are going to a cook out and watch the fireworks. It will be nice to stay out late and not worrying that i have to get up the next morning.

We're going to a pool party and grilling/chilling, then hubby has to work at midnite We'll be skipping the fireworks downtown - toooooo many people! Besides, hubby will probably be napping around that time before reporting for duty.

Our first July 4th together! Not sure yet...Grilling at home and with friends...Probably watch the fireworks at night downtown, however, its HELLA hot here and if its still in the 100's by the time the show starts that night...we may have to pack it in! Too hot for the babies!

We are havin a ginormous cookout at my aunts house...all the fam came in from other states...then we head over to a local carnival to watch the fireworks...good times...

It's Wael's first 4th of July here and he is so excited to see everything!! Will have a cookout
then watch the fireworks !! I love the 4th !!

Same for my husband as well... He's looking forward to seeing the firework shows around here.

We have a family BBQ and fireworks at the beach. Not sure if Wadi will be working though.

We're having a few family and friends over for a cookout and to do a little swimming. I get to see my 1 yr old niece and my best friend who lives 8 hours away. I'm excited! We'll probably also go over to Patriot's Point to watch the fireworks later that night.

I love love love fireworks. but I think this year we may have to sit them out or just see what we can from our patio because baby is really alarmed at loud noises, sometimes even the vacuum sets her off. I dont want to go to all the trouble of getting there, parking, finding a spot, etc just to have it end immediately in a scene. oh well, it will pass by next year I hope We'll probably go to a cookout/swimming at a friends first. My son is away at camp which is a shame because normally he and Adnan have a great time lighting the little cheesy fireworks in the street. well, next year for that too I guess ........

I don't buy it for a second that this baby is going to give you any trouble. Look at that smile!

I have to work but will do stay at home fireworks with the kids lol

My husband has told me he wants to go to JUMAH on Friday. I tried to tell him that maybe there will not be alot of people there but I will let him figure that stuff out for himself.

We missed JUMAH last week and it was a big story.

I'm gonna eat a hot dog

Sounds like a plan - I haven't had a hot dog in ages ...

Wanted to wish you all a great July 4th --

I'm actually working all today tomorrow -- perhaps will stop by a pool party event after 7 pm.. otherwise I may just come straight home to watch a movie then sleeeep.

I just don't like celebrating holidays alone.

I have to work all day and probably late making sure supplies are all stocked for the weekend. Im not sure what im doing after that, probably bbq and fireworks. My honey's not here yet but Ill be with family and friends, my kids are excited!

My brother & I are having a HUGE BBQ & then we're going to blow things up! We always will go 1/2 on a big package of fireworks, but it never fails, as soon as we run out.....my brother runs off to get more! Last year there were people that actually stayed at home to see all the fireworks my brother shoots off! It's quite the show. We're bringing a Moroccan family with us....this is their first 4th here and she is due to have a baby any day now. Her doctor told her Wednesday she'd have the baby by Saturday. Hope I'm not delivering a baby tonight!

I have a lunch date. But first....laundry.

I might go to a county fair...it's free. Nothing beats the smell of cow/horse poop on a summer day.

jJ