Happy 4th of July!

We celebrated the holiday very quietly this year.  Saturday and Monday we were busy putting up corn and Sunday was worship.  We went to the family picnic at our church building Saturday night.  J had fun playing in the bounce houses, playing ball with the big boys, and getting his face painted.  We attempted to paint K's face but she kept looking for the brush.  We were all very tired and hot so we left the picnic early to swim at Mamaw and Papaw's house.  We didn't even go outside to see the fireworks display in town.  We went right to sleep!

Monday night, we all went to Seth and Jules' for steaks and ice cream.  It was nice spending the evening with our family.  Because of the burn ban, we didn't have our own fireworks this year.

I am mindful of the men and women who are protecting our country.  I am so very thankful that we have people who are willing to sacrifice themselves so that the rest of us may be free. 

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. ~John F. Kennedy