M&W 3344

Micah's Independence Day

Once upon a time there was a little boy name Micah. He was so excited because tomorrow was going to be Independence Day. This is one of his favorite days of the year. He knows every year on the fourth of July he, his family, and friends go to the Missions Baseball game to watch Americas favorite sport. The best part of the event is when they eat hot dogs, peanuts, and crackerjacks, and get watch the firework show at the end.

At 8:00 in the morning on Independence Day Micah woke up and was so excited knowing he had a big day ahead of him. Micah‘s mom and dad were in the kitchen preparing breakfast for him. As Micah is finished his breakfast he heard the door bell. Micah answers the door and on the other side of the door is his two best friends Jordan and Jonah. They all packed their tickets, baseball gloves, baseball caps and sunscreen.

As they drove to the ballpark they listened to Micah’s dad tell how on The fourth of July in 1776 there were many soldiers that fought and gave their life so we all can be free. They finally arrived at the ballpark but the sun was so hot. Micah’s mom reminded the boys to apply sunscreen on their bodies and put their baseball caps and sunglasses on to shield them from harmful sun rays. As soon as they walked into the ballpark they found their seats near the third base line. The boys were so excited this is their favorite section. They know that most baseball players are right handed so they tend to hit the ball to the left section where their sits are at. The boys were feeling hungry and hot so Micah’s mom gave them money to buy hot dogs and snow cones to keep them cool.

The game finally started Micah’s family and friends were so excited to be at the Missions game on Independence Day. At the beginning of the 7th inning the boys heard and noticed a foul ball headed towards Micah’s mom. She screamed thinking she was about to be hit by the ball. The boys ran toward her with their baseball gloves on and Micah caught the ball! He felt like a hero who saved his mom from the flying ball. Everyone cheered and that’s when Micah wondered if that’s how proud his forefathers felt. At the end of the 7th inning Micah his family and friends started the singing Take me out to the Ball Game as the crowd sang along watching the firework display.