Fourth of July: An American Experience

We needed to make sure that the German had been washed out of our son. Part of our re-American-ization program was living in Williamsburg, VA and going to Washington, DC. We stepped it up a notch for the 4th of July.

In Norfolk is the USS Wisconsin a floating museum to America's power and history. We took little Finn there and toured around. His favorite part was standing on the artillery shell and finishing the puzzle. He ended the day by reciting the pledge of allegiance.

We also went to the beach at Ft. Monroe. He explored the waterfront and pictured himself standing watch against shore invaders. He also took a nap.

He is now a real American. He suggested we get rid of our Honda and get a big Ford truck with a gun rack and a flag in the rear window. I told him we'd think about it.

Proof of the experience is here.