Fireworks

Last week America celebrated Independence Day, July 4th.  The Saturday before, Phil and his brothers (mainly his oldest brother) put on a large firework show.  Certain types of fireworks are now legal in Michigan after years of being illegal for sale in the state of MI, largely due to safety concerns of people using the fireworks and I think also because forest fires are devastating occurrences that happen in the state every summer (but for several reasons, not just because of fireworks).

So that evening I went to my father-in-law's house and my parents came a little later, and everyone who came brought some food to share.  When it was dark, they started the fireworks show with a man playing the national anthem on guitar and the first round of fireworks.  The second round of fireworks was in memory for one of my in-laws who died this spring.  The rest of the show was a variety of different fireworks followed by a grand finale.  It is amazing to think that something so small on the ground, when lit, becomes a beautiful explosion of color and shape.  I wanted to share some photos of that.

Many cities across the state perform their own fireworks show.  Some cities have fundraising activities for people to donate money to pay for the fireworks, which can be very expensive.  Some cities send the fireworks off from a bridge or dock, and where I grew up the fire department lit the fireworks from behind the Fire Hall.  Fireworks are something that are enjoyed by so many people so it is nice to find something that many type of people can enjoy together.

I am almost finished with my competition afghan, so when that is finished I will post photos on that!