Fourth of July 2026

 Fourth of July started with the ward breakfast.  It was at a home this year, changed from a park due to weather.  The weather was pretty bad so I had to go alone.  I was helping with the music.  We sang a couple patriotic songs.  The weather cleared for juwt long enough to get breakfast in; Pancakes and lots of raspberries.  However after the meal the rain came back.  Somebody said it would clear, but I was wet enough and didn't stay.  

We had the traditional Fourth of July meal at our house.  Sheri made a terrific potato salad.  Riley really enjoyed her corn on the cob.

Evening we all went to the Heartland Park for fireworks.  The concert from Gene Lehy Mall was piped over.  

                                                                     My Country Tis of Thee

The fireworks started as soon as the concert was over.  In fact the or chestra played through some of the fireworks.  

Fireworks at Omaha, Heartland Park

We concluded at Charity's for home fireworks.  We also had a nice view of the moon.  We got home close to midnight.

July 4 2018

A  relatively lazy day, but it did include swimming at the Normans, and fireworks.  We swam with a frog at the Normans.  I had difficulty getting in for cold water.  They also did barbecue for us.  We were showered with sparklers by someone on a skate board as we waited in the Costco parking lot, until we told him enough.  I don't think it was a very good place.  Jeremy supplied some sparklers and other fireworks.  As always it was a mess getting out.

Fourth of July Plans

We have decided to stay in manteca and do the Manteca Fourth.  This starts with a parade.

4th of July Celebration - Parade & Fireworks Spectacular

Bring the family out to enjoy our Independence Day festivities.

Start your day by watching the over 100 entries in Manteca's Annual Fourth of July Parade sponsored by the Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis. The parade begins at 10:00 am and includes floats, marching bands, antique and show vehicles and mounted horse teams. Wave and cheer as the parade strolls right by you along Main Street!

This brochure points to several sites to view the fireworks.  We have never gone to Big League Dreams and it looks like the open the doors there at 7 p.m.  However they charge a couple dollars.  There are also nearby parks where you can see the fireworks.

Caleb's Fourth

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Caleb is very busy, but here is his July Fourth report.  He says he has many meetings this week; and he also has pageant.  He is going to be ushering twice this week, so if you are in Nauvoo, look for Elder Wardle and say "hi."
The only other thing to report is we had a good 4th of July. We were able to attend the ward party and watch the fireworks from the church. We were playing football in our proselyting clothes with some of the other young men and the Marston kids, and then all of a sudden... all of the primary kids came running at us with water balloons and we ran away so fast. But we didn't get away fast enough. I looked to see where they all came from and I saw one of our favorite members (Brother Bunnell) just handing water balloons out by his truck pointing at us and telling the kids to get us wet. When we made eye contact he was dying laughing. It was so funny. I caught a few of the poorly thrown water balloons and chased him down. Oh... you know he was soaking by the time Elder Broadbent and I were done. It was awesome. No pictures cause I was too busy in the heat of the battle. But it was sweet.

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Fourth of July Fireworks 2015

 We went to Turlock for fireworks.  They let them off at Stanislaus State.  We sat at the church, which is a couple blocks up the road.  We had a good view, with no obstructing trees.  Somehow my movie of the fireworks didn't turn out.  So this would have been a great spot, except for cars going up and down the road in front of us.  It made for an over vigilant Grandpa.

Two children and three grandbabies (three and a half with Charity's new one.)  Bronnie didn't make the pictures as he was sleeping in the stroller.  We had fun with Camberly and her pronunciation of fireworks.

Fireworks Cupertino Independence Day 2014

We attended the fireworks show in Cupertino.  It was very good, but I still haven't figured out where you sit to avoid a tree being in your way, at least obstructing part of the view.  Sitting with us were: Natalia; Charity, Anthony and Camberly; Jeremy, Kayla and Skylar; Kayla folks and LoraLi.  LoraLi had small lawn chairs for she and Tony and her friend.  We ran into Larry and Jo Hollist and their son who was born the exact same day as Tony and in the exact same hospital; they were in the NICU together.They fireworks show lasted for over 20 minutes.

The Wardle Fourth of July

We started early with a Fourth of July Breakfast at Northland Ward.  Caleb helped lead kids on the Bishop's horses, and then helped with the retiring of a flag.
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We then hurried to Cupertino, to swim in the Blackberry Pool where Charity works.  We made good time, and were able to get in free.  The pool was crowded.  It was a hot day and it was free for the fourth.  We ate lunch at the park, barbeque hamburger with chips.  There was a band playing old rock and roll songs.
We went back the pool, and decided we had swum our fill, and wanted to get out of the sun.  We drove by the high school to see the addition, and went to Valco Mall to get out of the heat.  While at the mall, Tony drove cars for a bit.  He gave everyone turns.  The car was very sensitive, which made it hard to steer.
we then headed to the park for a picnic dinner, and the fireworks.  Charity and Anthony joined us.  Kayla and Jeremy were also at the fireworks, but with Kayla's family on the North field.  We decided to try the south field.  Tony made some new friends as there were some members from Anthony's ward there.  They kept him supplied with caps and shiny things.  I took Tony to the park to play.  There was a band of old people playing older songs, jazz style.
The evening concluded with fireworks, goodbyes and a long ride home, which went rather quickly with no traffic.

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Fire at Altamont Pass and Grant Line Road

As we were just heading up Altamont Pass on the Fourth, heading to Cupertino, we came upon a fire in the hills.  It had just started.  There was a hill blocking our view for a time, but as we came past the hill, we could see the cause.  There was a car on fire, which had started the grass on fire.  Caleb said he saw the car explode.  Caleb called 911, but there were people already headed to the fire.  They were able to keep the fire small.  Miranda also took some pictures, and if hers are better I will add them.

http://worldnewsviews.com/2013/07/04/car-fire-sparks-fast-moving-grass-fire-near-altamont-pass/
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