Today we went to our local fireworks which are set off at the local high school. As we were arriving we heard an announcement that due to cloud cover and an approaching storm they were going to set off the display a half hour early at 9:30 PM. We did our normal visiting activities and Grandma had brought glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets for all the kids. Then they announced 5 minutes to begin.
We all got settled and the National Anthem played. We are so blessed to be citizens of this country. Then the fireworks started. They seemed to be setting them off pretty fast. Then we noticed why....
Off to our left (north side) we noticed these dark dark clouds moving in. And man, were they coming quickly. We kept watching the fireworks, which were definitely in fast forward speed compared to normal, but also kept an eye on the approaching storm. Then the wind started to pick up. My husband said, we better be prepared to make a run for it. The storm got closer and closer. Papers and stuff started flying around. This was a let's not wait to see what's in it storm. We knew once it started raining it was going to downpour! People started packing up their stuff and we decided to as well. We grabbed our stuff and started heading towards the car, still trying to enjoy the even quickening fireworks as we walked. We got to the edge of the field at the high school and still no rain. I decided to hang out there and watch the fireworks a little more calmly... still standing of course.
The fireworks ended without rain and we headed to the car. What an exciting evening! That was a new twist on the city fireworks. So now I sit here at home about 10:15 and it is pouring rain. Sounds like it was a smart idea to start them early. My son decided he likes them set off faster. He says "it looks cooler"!
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