Summer Warmth

Good time!

Love!

Just cute!

Fun!

Fireworks!

Friends!

Talking, talking!

AM kiss!

My boys!

Aaah...family!

Bowen, obviously thrilled to be awake at 6 AM!

Beautiful Caitlin!

Beautiful balloons!


Summer brings the brightness of sunshine and it's warmth. It brings free time to just visit, relax or play. It also brings with it traditional barbecues, ice cream, and holiday festivities. We were fortunate to celebrate July 4th with sunshine, plenty of tasty food, sparklers, fireworks, FRIENDS and FAMILY. We also spent three days enjoying the celebration...hurrah for summer!

Saturday the 3rd we were able to enjoy the hot air balloon festival with our picnic breakfast, all at the very early hour of 6 AM! Hannah, however, did not get to participate as she had 6 AM dance practice for the Stadium of Fire. We spent the evening at the Stadium of Fire as was recorded previously. Sunday, the 4th, was spent "churching" and then we barbecued with our friends. The food was absolutely amazing, thanks Ed, and the kids loved lighting sparklers and fireworks. It was a great day. We continued celebrating into the Monday with family and a potluck dinner. The kids enjoyed shooting off bottle rockets and playing in the water.

A great weekend of family time and reflecting on how blessed we are to live in the USA! Summer brings bright opportunities along with the sun. I hope your 4th of July was amazing and may God bless America!