Idiots.

The video below is a prime example of why fireworks are illegal in so many states. Obviously, they're totally LEGAL in Omaha, Nebraska. Yes, you MIGHT watch this video once and think it's really cool; however, this guy thought it was neccessary to do time after time after time. It was lame the first time, but it got old after the 10th time he blew the thing up. Another reason it's probably not the brightest idea to mix alcohol, fireworks and cars passing by...

Other than the bright people across the street from where we parked who probably wasted their entire pay check on these fireworks (I mean, seriously, they were lighting off fireworks that were big time professional fireworks!), the 4th of July fireworks over Rosenblatt stadium were great. I think if we're here next year we'll go ahead and actually go to the game so that we can sit on the field and watch them go up, but the construction site that we parked on was a great view! Not only did we see the Omaha fireworks, but we were up on a hill a bit so we were able to see fireworks across the plains... they were going off everywhere. Lucky for us, we were able to sit on top of Jason's Pathfinder and watch them all go off! They were beautiful and it was a gorgeous night.

Of course, every July 4th I always think of the "good ole' days" of mom's bbq ribs and having the Barbee's over for dinner and walking to Aberdeen lake, and then the more recent days of the 4th of July at the beach. The Tarte, cheeseburgers, Fat Harolds and fireworks on the beach... they're all good memories, but I had a great time in Omaha as well! Like I've heard my mom say a million times, "you're always making memories somewhere." I definitely love July 4th though... and I am definitely proud to be an American:)