Ricole Runs (Sometimes): Watching the Fireworks in Style

Monday, July 9, 2012

Watching the Fireworks in Style

So the 4th of July was pretty much the best day ever.

Not only did I start it out with the 1st Annual 4th of July Mimosa 10k Fun Run, but then we proceeded to get on a BOAT to watch the fireworks.

That's a sparkler, in case you live under a rock.

Watching the fireworks on a boat is definitely DEFINITELY the preferred method. I will no longer ever be satisfied by watching them from land.

Yes, I am a professional photographer. Thanks for asking.

And did I mention that SUMMER FINALLY came to Seattle - and we were hit with the most gorgeous sunny day ever?

Seriously a perfect day.

The day was perfect at least until I came home and remembered that Cooper is a freak / nervous Nelly and tore a hole in the carpet in fear of the fireworks. Fireworks and thunderstorms happen so rarely that I always forget about this little quirk of his. Goodbye hallway carpet.

But how could you ever stay mad at this face?!

What did YOU do on the 4th? Are you loving summer weather or what?!?!

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tashamalcolm 91p · 665 weeks ago

Summer is here in Spokane too! Yahoo! I am not complaining of the above 90 degree weather, but I feel sorry for my pups. They are "hot" dogs! My 4th was boring, not as fun as yours! Next year I am coming to Seattle for the 4th!
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LindsayOnTheGo · 665 weeks ago

Can I hire you as a caption writer? Hilarious. No, I DO live under a rock.... :)
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Jamie · 665 weeks ago

Aww Cooper, poor honey! One of our cats is scared of fireworks/thunder and so is our dog.

When I was growing up we would always go see the fireworks on my dad's boat, definitely the best way!
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hikermom · 665 weeks ago

So glad you could enjoy the fireworks from the water. Seriously the best way ever! Sorry Cooper had a hard time with the noise. Our dog Adrian is the same way. Rocky, on the other hand could care less. How is your tri training going? I have yet to set foot in the water! Yikes!
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ricoleruns 72p · 665 weeks ago

Tri training?!� What's that??� :-)� I am sucking at ALL training for ALL events of any kind at this time.� Definitely do what I say, not what I do!� ha.� Let's go swimming?�

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hikermom · 665 weeks ago

Definitely! I need to get serious and start swimming ASAP!
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eatpraytri 49p · 665 weeks ago

on a BOAT!?!?! So jealous. NOT so jealous of the carpet. Guinn shakes and shivers but doesnt tear any holes. Poor little Coop.
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waka network · 665 weeks ago

I'm so excited for beach and pool party!

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undeterrable 46p · 665 weeks ago

I started the 4th with a 9 mile run and finished with a family dinner. Poor Biscuit was terrified all night from the fireworks - she was shaking so hard she was practically vibrating. Overall, a good 4th :)
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ptcher13 52p · 665 weeks ago

I was super worried about my boys when I left them during the fireworks too! And then when I got home there was a huge wreck at the end of our street so I am sure people had been walking up and down all night. They were exhausted when I got home (probably from all of the stress), but luckily the house was still intact! Sorry to hear about your carpet...eek!
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