Wednesday, July 04, 2007
July 4th
Happy Birthday, America!
First of all, going into today I knew that this 4th would be unlike any we have ever had before. Kenny is not home with us. For the previous 18 birthdays we had been together for Kenny's birthday. Most of them we were successful in watching fireworks as well.
Second, my plans for the day didn't go...well...as planned. I had wanted to take Nate & Cressalyn on the cruise of the St. Lawrence river and Boldt Castle. But it rained. Really, it only spit on us most of the day. We decided instead to head to Sacket's Harbor and check out the 1812 Battlefield and buildings. That turned out to be a good choice.
We were able to picnic under a tree in between raindrops. Then we walked through some shops. With the rain coming down harder we headed back into Watertown for shopping. Who knew that the mall would close early on the 4th? So we purchased movie tickets and went over to Target until movie time.
We saw "Ratatouille." It was a compromise for us. Nathan really wanted the "Live Free Die Hard" "manly" movie. But us girls didn't. So to stay together as a family, we compromised.
Let me just say here that Pixar has always done very quality stuff. This time is no exception. The animation is wonderful! It's a cute story although tougher for me to get sucked into than the previous ones. I mean, I really thought Mike & Sully were real!!
Anyway, "Ratatouille" has some elements of Disney's influence that none of the other joint movies have. This disappoints me. I understand that Disney has more of a controlling interest in Pixar now, if not full ownership. It's a shame that Disney's negative side shows up in movies directed at our kids.
We ended the day back at Sacket's Harbor since the rain ended. The fireworks went on. What was difficult to deal with was the "sub-zero" temps on July 4th! Not really, but it was nippy!
We did sing to Kenny over the phone. He seems to be having a good time with the Johnson family. This is a special time in his life, and a growing one in ours.
Anyway, hope your holiday was a good one! Happy Birthday, my fellow Americans!
First of all, going into today I knew that this 4th would be unlike any we have ever had before. Kenny is not home with us. For the previous 18 birthdays we had been together for Kenny's birthday. Most of them we were successful in watching fireworks as well.Second, my plans for the day didn't go...well...as planned. I had wanted to take Nate & Cressalyn on the cruise of the St. Lawrence river and Boldt Castle. But it rained. Really, it only spit on us most of the day. We decided instead to head to Sacket's Harbor and check out the 1812 Battlefield and buildings. That turned out to be a good choice.
We were able to picnic under a tree in between raindrops. Then we walked through some shops. With the rain coming down harder we headed back into Watertown for shopping. Who knew that the mall would close early on the 4th? So we purchased movie tickets and went over to Target until movie time.
We saw "Ratatouille." It was a compromise for us. Nathan really wanted the "Live Free Die Hard" "manly" movie. But us girls didn't. So to stay together as a family, we compromised.
Let me just say here that Pixar has always done very quality stuff. This time is no exception. The animation is wonderful! It's a cute story although tougher for me to get sucked into than the previous ones. I mean, I really thought Mike & Sully were real!!Anyway, "Ratatouille" has some elements of Disney's influence that none of the other joint movies have. This disappoints me. I understand that Disney has more of a controlling interest in Pixar now, if not full ownership. It's a shame that Disney's negative side shows up in movies directed at our kids.
We ended the day back at Sacket's Harbor since the rain ended. The fireworks went on. What was difficult to deal with was the "sub-zero" temps on July 4th! Not really, but it was nippy!
We did sing to Kenny over the phone. He seems to be having a good time with the Johnson family. This is a special time in his life, and a growing one in ours.
Anyway, hope your holiday was a good one! Happy Birthday, my fellow Americans!
// posted by Ken and Judy Davis @ 7/04/2007 11:15:00 PM 
