Happy Fourth of July

Today is officially the longest day in the year! For those who live in my community, they know that our July fourth festivities are next to none. It is the biggest city event of the calendar year. The day begins with a lengthly parade that becomes a homecoming for many family and friends. For the fifth year now, my summer recreation program has entered a float. Of those years, we have taken back to the youth center two first place trophies and one second. This year, my leaders and I are going for gold, however, have some very stiff competition (Lauren :)). I look forward to this very exhausting day! Sidenote: this is the first fourth of July that will just not be the same. Why does life and tradition need to change?