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By Janine

Finish the Sentence Friday Blog Hop #26

Filed Under: Married Life, Writing/Blogging Tagged With: Family, fourth of july, Fun Times, kids, wedding

Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF).  We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like).  Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.

JANINE
DAWN

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And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “The best fourth of July I had was…”
And the next sentence to finish in two weeks from now (THERE IS NO LINKUP NEXT WEEK, BECAUSE OF 4TH OF JULY!):  “If I could go back and do something over it would be…”

The best fourth of July I had was…

I will be honest and tell you that most years it has been the same with barbecues and sparkly fireworks.

Not much has changed over the years. But will share a bit anyways.

Sparklers Like These Gave Me Quite a Scare As a Kid!!

The Early Years

One time when I was kid, I recall doing sparklers at nighttime with neighbor’s daughter and having her burn herself pretty badly from a spark that landed on her finger.

I will say that experience definitely left me a bit more cautious with fireworks.

My Teen Years

As a teen, I remember going to a local park to watch the fireworks go off with friends. Again, nothing special. Just another random 4th of July thing to do.

Fireworks–Have Seen My Fair Share Over the Years!!

My Twenties

In my twenties, one year friends and I went out to the Hamptons (yes I live in Long Island about 45 minutes west of this famous locale). Partying it up and again just a normal twenty something thing to do to celebrate.

When I met Kevin, it was actually days after the 4th of July in 2003.

Every year after, we would celebrate the 4th pretty much with a barbecue (again). And yet again nothing special. But July 12th, we would always do up a bit and celebrate the anniversary of our 1st date.

And then in 2006, we actually spent the 4th, readying ourselves for one of the most special days of our lives–our wedding day.

We got married July 8, 2006. It was raining that July 4th and remembered praying to the sunshine gods to make the 8th as sunny as possible.

Well, lo and behold, July 8th came and I woke to beautiful sunshine streaming in my bedroom. A wonderful celebration was had and will never forget that day.

My Thirties

A few more years went by and the summer of 2008, Kevin, myself and my inlaws decided to go for a 4th of July three hour boat cruise around Long Island and got to see the annual Jones Beach Fireworks show. It was definitely a fun night and also happened to be the last 4th of July before I would technically be a mom.

See the following year, I was over 9 months pregnant with Emma, so very uncomfortable and truly ready to have my baby already. Emma was born less then 2 weeks later on July 17, 2009.

I spent the next 4th of July chasing after a toddler and being 5 months pregnant.

Emma Last Fourth of July!!

Emma Last Fourth of July!!

These last few years haven’t been anything really memorable, but have spent it with my husband and kids (who have been in bed before the real fireworks have occurred).

Lily Last Year Fourth of July, Too!!

Lily Last Year Fourth of July, Too!!

Hoping this year that my kids will make it until the fireworks and actually celebrate a bit more then we did these past few years, since the girls are getting a bit older now.  Also, may get to meet up with one of my favorite bloggy friend Kera from Nugget on a Budget, husband and beautiful little girl.  Can’t wait now!!

Time will tell and wish us luck.

Now tell us your most memorable 4th of July!!

 

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Billybuc says

    June 27, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    Stick a fork in me Janine because I am done for the day. Best 4th of July I ever had is the next one. 🙂 Have a great weekend!

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 27, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      So am I Bill, but somehow I keep going. Have a great night and even better weekend now, too!! 🙂

  2. stephsprenger says

    June 27, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Don't you love dressing little girls for the 4th of July? Adorable pics, as usual. And the idea of spending the 4th BBQing in the Hamptons (in my 20s and without kids, of course…) sounds heavenly! Good luck this year!
    My recent post The 4th of July- What Are You Wearing?

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 27, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Oh thanks for that and seriously your pics (which I forgot to say) were amazing. I wish I had pics of myself from way back when on the 4th of July and those pics of Izzy, too adorable for words. And the Hamptons were definitely fun, but god knows I would never be able to keep up anymore, lol!!

  3. Betty Taylor says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Thanks for hosting this great hop again this week. Sounds like you have had a few interesting 4th's!!
    My recent post My Lose Weight Quickly Update and My Best 4th!

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 7:35 am

      Totally my pleasure Betty and thank you for always linking up with us!! 🙂

  4. Karen says

    June 28, 2013 at 5:33 am

    seeing someone get hurt would freak me out too babe. on July 8th, how beautiful for a wedding, that was my original due date for Anthony…for some reason it still is such an important date for me!

    I can't imagine having to chase after a toddler, pregnant in that heat, I give you BIG KUDOS babe.

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 7:36 am

      It definitely was scary and truly remember it like it was yesterday still. And love that July 8th has such a big meaning for you and no wonder why we get along so wel!! 🙂

  5. massholemommy says

    June 28, 2013 at 6:35 am

    My most memorable 4th was the year I spent up in Old Orchard Beach in Maine. They do the fireworks right over the ocean and it's amazing.
    My recent post A Guys Take on Pedicures

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 7:38 am

      Sounds totally amazing Robin and thanks for sharing! 🙂

  6. Sarah says

    June 28, 2013 at 6:36 am

    Great pictures! This year will be my first time seeing fireworks with my kids, too! It's been 7 years since I've been to fireworks…. it's about time!
    My recent post Independence: Creating Family Traditions

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 7:39 am

      Sarah, I hear you and glad it isn't just me who hasn't seen fireworks in a fe years now and hope you too enjoy!! 🙂

  7. The Dose of Reality says

    June 28, 2013 at 7:25 am

    How fun to take a trip down memory lane via the 4th of July!! 🙂
    I think my favorite 4th memory was in 1976. I was 8 years old and it was the bicentennial. I lived in St. Louis. My dad hates getting out it big crowds for things, but we went downtown and watched the big firework show at The Arch. I just remember it was the coolest thing ever…and I got to stay up late. It doesn't get better than that!! –Lisa
    My recent post Pinterest Nightmare #704: The Happy Hot Dog Man And His Friends

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 7:40 am

      Totally doesn't get better then that Lisa and I always heard all about the big bicentennial celebrations, but I missed it by a year having been born in 1977. But sounded like so much fun and thank you for sharing your memories with me today!! 🙂

  8. Chance of Wine says

    June 28, 2013 at 7:47 am

    I knew those darn sparklers were dangerous!!!!!!!
    My recent post I slept with my boss

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 8:27 am

      Lol, Dani they truly are, after what I saw as a kid!!

  9. Rosey says

    June 28, 2013 at 8:27 am

    We do the same old thing every year, which is fine by me but the teen's now getting bored with it. -_-

    😉

    Glad you had sunshine for your wedding. I like the 'Miss Independent' outfit, how cute!!

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 8:29 am

      It can totally get boring and agree with you on that Rosey. And I know that outfit was definitely too cute!! 🙂 🙂

  10. NuggetOnABudget says

    June 28, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Same for me…we always did the same thing for 4th of July growing up, going to my grandparents' house for a BBQ and to swim in the pool all day/evening and then either watching the local fireworks from there {you could see them pretty well} or going to the mall to watch the fireworks. Those are actually my best memories though! I'm going to link up later on today hopefully! SO excited to get to see you in less than a week, too! xoxo
    My recent post goals: before baby #2.

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 8:28 am

      Oh I am so excited, too and just can't believe we are finally going to meet. And yay for linking up later. Totally look forward to it!! 🙂 🙂 xoxo!!

  11. anothercleanslate says

    June 28, 2013 at 9:08 am

    So glad it was sunny on your wedding day! I have NO idea what I am doing this year. Last year I was on Martha's Vineyard and saw the parade and fireworks on the 4th.

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 9:16 am

      Thank you Katie and last year's 4th sounded wonderful and sure you will do something fun!! 🙂

  12. pictimilitude says

    June 28, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Hmm…maybe I'll do a blog post about this one. Have to dig up photos…LOL. have a great Friday!
    My recent post Wonderful Wednesday: The Overlook at Pump Gap

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Would love to read a post on this from you and know your pictures would be amazing!! Happy Friday to you, too!! 🙂

  13. katbiggie says

    June 28, 2013 at 9:35 am

    I love watching fireworks!
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    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Me too. They are so beautiful with all the different colors!! 🙂

  14. @joanveron26 says

    June 28, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Hi Janine! a lovely post, I enjoyed it a lot! But I must tell you I won't be linking up this tme. As you can imagine, I don't get to celebrate 4th July. I was planning to change it round and write about the Chile eqivalent, but I'm just too tired. We have had a really bad storm here, no light, no water, trees falling, roads dangerous, and so on. The weather has pulled me down somewhat. I'm not my usual chirpy self at all! But I'll be back for the next one! So have a really good festivity this time round! See you!

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 11:52 am

      Oh no worries, Joan and I totally understand. Just have a great weekend and don't forget we are taking a break ourselves next Friday, but will be back the following week!! 🙂

  15. Michelle Liew says

    June 28, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Mine are always Fireworks!

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Love it and couldn't agree more!! 🙂

  16. findingninee says

    June 28, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Ah, good luck with sharing the fireworks with your girls this year, Janine! I hope it's magical and perfect. And, as always – great adorable photos!
    My recent post All of the Fourths of July are my favorite

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Thanks so much Kristi and truly appreciate the good thoughts on this for sure!! 🙂

  17. Jean says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Wow. You have a packed July! Our busy time is December-February. I keep telling my husband if we have another kid it has to be in a month where we have nothing going on to save us some money and sanity!

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      Oh I know, Jean and I so couldn't have another kid in the month July even if we were going to have more!! Crazy times!! 🙂

  18. realhousewife says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Someday I'll get the nerve to join in the FTSF:). Loved hearing your fourth memories…sounds very similar to mine. One year stands out because Maddy was born on July 1…and when I was in labor with her I looked out the HUGE window my my bed and there was a gorgeous fireworks display that went on for about an hour. What a great celebration and perfect timing! Lol lol

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Oh now that sounds like the perfect 4th of July to me for sure, Kelly!! 🙂

  19. Ruchira says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    I liked how you could narrate all your 4th of july's. Good memory, Janine.

    Voted for ya!

    TGIF

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Oh thanks os much Ruchira and glad to share!! 🙂

  20. clark says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    there is totally a constant improvement in the excellence of your (reported) Fourth of July!
    My recent post it’s the first Finish annual The disjointed Sentence and incomplete thought Friday at (yes, we do have to put our name on it) the Wakefield Doctrine

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks so much Clark. I tried my best on that!! 🙂

  21. Maggie Amada says

    June 28, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    You're right on usually being in bed before the fireworks even hit. If we're out, the kids get cranky long before they hit. If we're home, they want to go to sleep early, for a change. Thanks for hosting and Happy Fourth of July.
    My recent post The Best And Worst Fourth Of July Experience

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Oh my pleasure as always and glad it isn't just me!! 🙂

  22. Camilleta says

    June 28, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    They are so cute in their outfits. I don't have any memories of July 4 that really stand out… But my favorites have been since having kids because I can share the experience with them. My first has always loved fireworks, I hope my second does too!
    My recent post Flashback Friday

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      Oh I hope your second does too and it is truly neat to see it through their eyes!! ::)

  23. Stephanie says

    June 28, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    That's an awesome walk through how thing changed over the years. So, what was indeed your favorite 4th?
    My recent post Ready For Summer?

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      Thank Stephanie and really not sure if I have a favorite to be quite. Probably why I just did a run through here!!

  24. canigetanotherbottleofwhine says

    June 28, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    The more I read some of these posts the more memories I remember. I thought every year seemed the same, but now not so much. You triggered some other memories. 🙂 The pictures of your girls are adorable.
    My recent post Stick a Cork In It! (Weekend Update #19)

    • Janine Huldie says

      June 29, 2013 at 7:57 am

      Glad you are remembering more Kate after reading these posts today. I wish I could remember more from when I was a kid, but we truly do so much of the same with barbecues and fireworks that the years blend to together a bit if that makes sense.

  25. Lanaya says

    June 28, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I am BEYOND jealous that you and Kera get to meet! You should see what I posted on her blog. It was intense! LOL

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    Raising-Reagan.com

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    • Janine Huldie says

      June 28, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      Ok, now you got me curious and heading there now, lol!! 🙂 xoxo!!

  26. dishofdailylife says

    June 29, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Honestly I don't even remember mine from when I was a kid. I would say the last few years we have done parties with the same friends and we always all have a good time. The kids love watching the fireworks and now that they are older, they can help with them too. That makes me extremely nervous but the dads are pretty cautious. I guess its better that they learn how to do things the right way now versus doing something stupid with their friends later.
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    • Janine Huldie says

      June 29, 2013 at 11:45 am

      I totally agree with you Michelle and think it is really better if you learnt his from someone who knows and be under total adult supervision!!

  27. Katia says

    June 29, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    It's interesting how certain months turn out to be more meaningful and significant in your life. It sounds like July is one like that for you. For me it's May and August which mark the births of my kids but also their daddy's birthday and our wedding anniversary date. That was a fun trip down memory lane. I will miss you next week!

  28. Janine Huldie says

    June 29, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    I totally agree Katia and really weird how July became our go-to month. And I will miss you all too, but hopefully we will all be ready to get in action the week after!! 🙂

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