Mario’s 4th of July: Forts, Fireworks & Fun in San Francisco
I hope you had a safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend! While it was rainy most places, San Francisco had our usual “summer” weather—mid-60s and foggy. My boys and I stayed inside for most of the day, enjoying World Cup matches.
We watched Germany defeat France 1-0 in the morning and Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 in the afternoon. With so much soccer, Mario and I decided it was the perfect time to build his first indoor fort using bed sheets, couch cushions, pillows, kitchen chairs, and his highchair. Mario was so proud of his fort, having a blast reading books and snacking inside.
After the matches, we had “linner” (a late lunch/early dinner) at our favorite local spot, then walked to Clarion Alley, a small street in the Mission District covered in ever-changing art. We love exploring because there’s always something new. We spent time there admiring the art, chasing each other, and laughing together.
Mario was so exhausted from running around that he fell asleep in his stroller before we made it home. Classic Mario—he tends to fall asleep early on holidays. Since he was asleep, we missed the fireworks, but my husband and I caught a glimpse of a few local displays outside our windows. It wasn’t until the next morning that I saw photos of San Francisco’s fireworks on sfgate.com. Below is a stunning photo by Carlos Avila Gonzalez of the fireworks, as well as a few of Mario enjoying his 4th of July.
Mario is wearing | American Apparel Tank - DIY hand graphic | Umbro Soccer graphic tee | Peek 'USA' Crewneck Sweatshirt | GAP Stripe Sweats | GAP Athletic Socks - similar | Customized Nike Sneakers | Tattly Temporary Tattoo | Tattly Temporary Party Tattoo | Party City Jungle Animals Tattoos | Temporary Soccer Tattoos
Photos of Mario | me
Photo of Fireworks in San Francisco | Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle
