The “Rewind” post series wraps up on a day where I have the good fortune to celebrate what is arguably the most exciting day of the year with my family (IRAP strip mines opening on April 1 is quite exciting too). And yes, today’s excitement will certainly rouse me and Julie from bed in the pre-dawn dark. But hey, I just need to remember that I was once in the shoes of those youngsters who will soon show up at bedside rearing to go.

So, without further ado, here’s the final 10 year flashback.

July 4, 2009 – Fireworks in Galesburg, IL

Funny to look back and realize that we were The Jackson 5 as the other little brother was still two years away.

July 4, 2019 – Hanging on the deck in Silvis, IL

Sure would welcome some of this weather again although you certainly can’t complain about 60 degrees in the Quad Cities on Christmas Day.

And speaking of Christmas, Merry Christmas to all from The Jacksons.

Talk to you later. Troy