Il Dio benedice gli "USA"

We've been having a splendid July 4th weekend!  (That's right, I said splendid.  Becoming a parent makes one feel more sophisticated.  And old.  So splendid just felt right.  Anyway...)  We are having a fantastic 4th celebrating in our Nation's capital!

The Girlie is now dreaming away in slumber after having viewed her first fireworks display.  I don't know what she liked better-- the pyrotechnics, or the rowdy/interesting/exceedingly "happy" people viewing them.  Ultimately, she loved it.  And I don't know what I liked better-- seeing the different colors of the display glow across her face, or waiting for her reaction to the whole scene.  Lovely...