Happy Birthday, America!

We had a lovely day today.

We:

1.Went to Lowes to get more fence supplies.

2.Played outside ALL day while Mike worked on the fence.

3. Made a great decision to NOT go to the beach for fireworks! (oh the rain we had!)

4. Watched the movie UP with the girls :)

5. Watched fireworks on tv while the girls dance to the festive 4th of July music.

I am not sure if today has meant as much to me as it did today. I've understood the meaning of the 4th, I am reminded each day of our freedom as the Navy fighter jets fly over our house and I am so grateful for being an American.

But, today was different. As the world is in turmoil. As I watch all of the things happening around the world I thank God that we are not there but instead in the safety of our own home, I could not be more grateful for the life we have. We are so very blessed to be in the position we are and to have the freedoms we do.

As I watched our girls dance this evening and how Lily wanted to sing Happy Birthday at dinner, I realize how much this country should mean to us and to everyone else. I hope in the years (and political elections) to come that the people of this country try to make it the best for our children and grandchildren.

Happy 4th to everyone and

Happy Birthday to the red, white and blue.



Happy 4th of July

What a long, fun-filled Fourth of July!

It began by going to church and having both girls with us this morning for the entire service. Needless to say, Mike and I both worked up a sweat to keep them both happy and quietly entertained.

We then enjoyed a quiet afternoon at home before we headed to the Stahls for an evening bbq and get together with good friends. We had a lot of fun hanging out again this evening but I have to say that the biggest event of the day/night was that....

EMMA ROLLED OVER and OVER and OVER...

We ended up skipping the fireworks at Mt. Trashmore since we were worried how loud they would be for Miss Emma. We thought that maybe watching them from a distance would be better, but no. We tried in fact to stop in a parking lot that was filled with people to watch from about a mile away. Lily, was scared to death of the little fireworks that people were setting off in their backyards. She curled up in the trunk and cried and said, Go Home. Go Home.

Even when we got home people on our street were setting them off in their driveways. I had to run her inside while she hid her face in her hands saying no, no, no. She didn't even like the fireworks on tv! Guess we'll have to wait a few years before we try that again.

But even without fireworks, we had a wonderful holiday weekend!