The Lee Family: Happy 4th of July!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

We had another full day on the 4th of July! We started out our morning by walking up to the annual "Pancakes on the Plaza" event which is sponsored by the Santa Fe Lions Club and for the price of a ticket you get a plate of pancakes, ham, and juice and then enjoy it while sitting in the Plaza listening to live music and watching all the festivities. We brought Aunt and Uncle's folding chairs so we were really sitting in comfort and had a great location to watch everyone as they arrived and walked around the crowded Plaza. On the far side of the Plaza was an old car show so we took turns walking down and looking at all the vintage cars that have been restored. They were incredible and Sofia fell in love with an "old" (as she calls it) Bettle Bug. We spent most of the morning just taking in the sights and sounds of the Plaza's activities.

That afternoon we headed over to Aunt and Uncle's friends Chris and Mike's for a BBQ with a group of their friends. Sofia loved playing in Mike and Chris' yard and collecting "nuts and carrots" (rocks and sticks) from their yard. After a delicious burger, we headed out so that we didn't miss the fireworks at the Santa Fe High School. From past visits, Aunt and Uncle had the perfect location to view the fireworks that kept us out of the chaos of the high school parking lot and stadium and it couldn't have been more perfect! We set up their folding chairs on the ridge outside of the high school and watched a spectacular fireworks show! Sofia sat on Aunt Shirl's lap and enjoyed the entire event! It was a great fireworks show and we headed home after a long, fun day for a great sleep!

The pancake makers just getting started before a very busy morning!

Our great set up on the Plaza, with our plates of pancakes.

Sofia and Aunt Shirl visit the dragon...

Sofia and Papa with Miss Santa Fe at the drawing table (despite our best efforts we never found the face painting table, much to Sofia's disappointment).