From the moment we set foot in Minnesota and are greeted enthusiastically by hordes of the “state bird”

...to the typical 4th of July parade in a small farming community
…to the typical 4th of July parade in a small farming community
...with its mandatory princesses
…with its mandatory princesses
...followed by a friendly, inter-community battle of the hoses to fight the heat
…followed by a friendly, inter-community battle of the hoses
...to the s'mores
…to the s’mores
(is that Rhonda's brother Rick or Hello Kitty?)
(is that Rhonda’s brother Rick or Hello Kitty?)
...to fireworks and family
…to fireworks and family
...Independence Day is still being celebrated exactly the way I remember
…Independence Day is still being celebrated exactly the way I remember

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