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Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Firecracker 5 Mile (34:59) & 4th of July

09/02 by Leigha 6 Comments

Women in Computer Science @ MTU
Tricia and Mitch's Wedding

Is it acceptable to post about the 4th of July on September 2nd? Maybe I’ll eventually catch up to real life on the blog ? anyways, here’s my 4th of July recap! It was lots of running, marching, food, family, and fireworks.

leigha running firecrackerAs usual I started the day with the 5 mile Firecracker run! I didn’t have a real goal in mind since I wasn’t training too seriously and didn’t know the shape I was in, but I surprised myself and ran 34:59. Not as good as last year but I was still happy ?

leigha running the firecracker 5 mileleigha runningleigha finishing firecrackerleigha finishedleigha michelleleigha anna bridgetbecca sam leighaleigha brookeAfter running I rushed to get to the parade to march with the band. Quads are actually the heaviest instrument EVER.

leigha marchingIMG_0418And then to Aunt Jo Ann’s for lunch!

foooooodNot pictured is the sloppy joe’s, pulled pork, and dessert table πŸ™‚ it’s one of my favorite meals of the year. I just read last year and the year before’s post and I say all the same things every year ?

IMG_0420Ice cream, walking around the park…
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I actually had to work from 5-9, but after that everyone came over to my house for a bonfire and to watch the fireworks!

fire grandpaIMG_0427fireworkpretty fireworkAfter that I ate round two of leftovers and headed to bed! It was another great fourth πŸ™‚

Women in Computer Science @ MTU
Tricia and Mitch's Wedding

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  1. Jess says

    09/02 at 8:38 pm

    That lunch must have made your life after all that!

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    • Leigha says

      09/04 at 11:18 pm

      Haha it sure tasted pretty good πŸ˜€

      Reply
  2. Kathryn Mader says

    09/03 at 5:44 am

    Your town looks so pretty, like the perfect place to live. Not to mention your family and good friends! Lovely!

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    • Leigha says

      09/04 at 11:18 pm

      I live in a beautiful little town πŸ™‚ thanks girl!

      Reply
  3. MarquetteMama says

    09/07 at 11:26 pm

    I love love love how light it stays so late! Bet people don’t realize those fireworks are probably happening around 10pm! Miss that! looks fun. what’s your fav flavor of ice cream?

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    • Leigha says

      09/08 at 9:18 pm

      They are after 10! I love the late sunsets πŸ™‚ Mackinac Island Fudge will always be my fave!!

      Reply

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