4th of July

"I thank God for my life, and for the stars and stripes...may

freedom forever fly, let it ring, salute the ones who died, the ones who gave their lives so we don't have to sacrifice all the things we love."-Zac Brown Band (Chicken Fried)


I LOVE the 4th of July. Always have. The fireworks, oldies music, baseball, brat tent, parades, picnics, family and friends. Plus I love America:) And I love celebrating the 4th of July back home in Barrington. It would be weird celebrating anywhere else. Usually we get in a lake trip during the holiday weekend, but this time it just didn't work. Super bummed about that but next year will be different! 


Jack also loved everything about the 4th of July weekend. He was amazed at the fireworks. No fear at all! His first parade was a success as well. His Aunt Lala made sure that he got a good view and lots of his favorite candy (smarties). It made me smile from ear to ear that the whole family was together for these "firsts" of Jacks. There is so much we don't get to do together now that we aren't just down the street. So I cherish the moments we are all together. Jack is one loved boy:) God Bless America!