Let Freedom Ring

I've recently decided that the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. I love everything about it. I love walking to the parade among the crowds of excited people. I love the warmth of that first morning sun as we sit waiting for the festivities to begin. I love the unity I feel standing with perfect strangers as the flag goes by.

I love watching Christian, flags in hand, trying to figure what this is all about, but loving every minute. I love the red, white, and blue.

 I love running around the yard, trying to catch parachutes.

 I love that Mark's dad is the firework king and that he shares his fun fireworks with us.

 I love seeing Christian's face as the fireworks fly, and the boys in their highest heaven, playing with fire.

 I love 4th of July dessert.

 And I love spending the whole day with my very favorite people.

 How grateful I am that I am able to do all of the things that I love in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Happy Independence Day!