Our Sweet Life: Happy 4th of July!!

A short entry on this 4^th of July evening, not because I don’t have much to share but because our trip is quickly approaching and in true Evans fashion I’m in a complete swivit about everything that I need to do.

The 4h of July used to be one of my most favorite holidays. Mornings started early with either swim practice or the UA wake-up van driving around announcing the arrival of the biggest day of the year. It was always a great day, even if I was working, the parade was always something to see and talk about; who was on what float and ‘did you see…’ conversations over potato salad and hamburgers. I’m sure my Mom would tell you about the year I rode my bike in the parade wearing jellies, I made it the entire parade route in those shoes I’ll have you know. I hope to get back to UA for the 4^th sometime soon, maybe next year we’ll make the trip.

Since moving to Colorado I’ve missed the 4^th of July a lot, there just isn’t a celebration out here like there is at home. So, back in January when I was asked if I wanted to help with the 4^th of July celebration I welcomed the opportunity and said yes, of course! Little did I know what I was getting myself into as the coordinator of the annual fishing derby. I’ll never forget the first organizational meeting; one thought kept running thru my mind, ‘gee, I bet it would be helpful if I’d actually been to this event before being on the planning committee’. Despite my never having been to the event I think the derby when off without a hitch. I have lots of thoughts for next year and look forward to doing it again.

Jeff and Clare both slept in and arrived at the pond just in time to cast a few lines and see what it was all about. Unfortunately they didn’t catch any fish, not many people did because it was so hot, but I think Clare had fun anyway. I think she’ll be ready to wow Tommy with her casting skills next week when we visit Joplin.