Friday, July 5, 2013

Independence Day Picnic

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Mr. Z. announces the approach of the British lobster backs

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There they are!  Can you see the whites of their eyes!?!

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To the cannons!

Taking aim…

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Fire!

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What a beautiful day!  Could not have asked for better July weather!

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A ball glove?

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Oh, I see…

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Traitorous Mr. Jones is hiding behind one of the enemy to give him moral…

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…and physical support. “I’ve got your back.”

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Mr. Z tells us of the hardships endured by the singers of the Declaration of Independence

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Reading the Declaration of Independence

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Matthew reading a letter from John to Abigail Adams about how the Fourth should be celebrated and how we should remember the sacrifices of our fore-fathers.

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Mr. Thomas shares some stories from the war.

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Time for dessert!

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I hope everyone had a great Independence Day and read the Declaration.  It’s important for us to remember the great sacrifices of the men who penned their name to this document and to remember the price of Liberty.

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