W38 of Y3

4th of July Fun!!

The 4th of July is a great time to hit up some places that you usually avoid because it's so crowded.  Since it's a normal work day for the Italians but we get it off, we don't have to fight the crowds!

This year that place was PADOVALAND!!  

We brought a couple of the boys friends with us

Not sure if the boys or Jeremy are having more fun on this thing!!!

They finally knocked Jeremy down!!

Getting ready to go back up!

The wave pool

Whitney and and I did our own thing

Fireworks

After swimming all day we got cleaned up and went on post in time to get a spot to watch the fireworks

Never too old!  Whitney still loves the swings! :)

The boys played football all night... literally ALL night until the fireworks started!!

Different bands came and played all day/night long

After living here for almost 3 years, it seems like we know everyone on post so we ran into all of our friends.  However, this one is special!
This is Whitney's absolute favorite Camp Counselor this summer - Ms. Sam!  

I also had to get a picture of these 2.  They were best friends this past school year!

Getting ready for the fireworks.  It is always VERY crowded for the 4th of July festivities on post.  This is the one day/year that the post opens their gates to allow local Italians to come in and celebrate with the Americans.  If I had to guess, I would say there were 75% Italians here this year and 25% Americans! 

Cotton Candy and Fireworks!  No one could ever accuse this girl of not living the American Dream!!

The Army base here ALWAY does an excellent firework display!  

It is always more emotional for me to celebrate America's Independence while living in a foreign country.  

This year was no exception.  It was a beautiful day!