Tim and I consider ourselves patriotic citizens. We're so thankful to live in the US!! We try not to take for granted all the freedom we enjoy. So many Americans have fought for our freedom and have died fighting for it. We really enjoyed celebrating the 232nd birthday of our country this past weekend. Of course, our celebrating involved lots of food, family, friends, and fireworks!!
On Friday the 4th, we went to Pappy & Grandma's house for a cook-out and to get wet in their creek. The girls love to feed the ducks that live in the creek and wander through their yard. Emma enjoys sitting with Grandma in the swing by the creek.
Tim took some time to relax in the quiet water and go fishing. It's so beautiful to hear just the sounds of the water, the birds and other little wildlife that live there.
Pappy took Lindsay and Emma for a ride in their rafts. The creek is only 12-18 inches deep right now, so the girls also enjoyed walking in the water and looking for shells.
Saturday we enjoyed another cook-out with several friends in the area, and also friends that are visiting from South Carolina. We all feasted on steak, chicken, and lots of sides, then finished off with delicious cake, ice cream, brownies, and cookies. We're still full two days later!! We sat and chatted around a camp fire set up on a ridge that overlooks miles of farmland. The view of the sunset was breathtaking! I'm sorry I didn't bring the camera! The kids ran around with sparklers having a great time. We're thankful for the time we could spend with wonderful friends!
Sunday evening, we couldn't miss out on the fireworks to end the long weekend. A group of church friends gathered in Lancaster to watch the fireworks over Long's Park.
Lindsay with her friends Gracie and Hannah, waiting for it to get dark and for the fireworks to start.
Heart shaped fireworks!! Is this new? I've never seen these before!
2 comments:
You got an awesome pic of those heart shaped fireworks! Sunday night was fun and your weekend was all around a GREAT ONE! I am so proud to be an American as well!
Looks like you had a great weekend!
Happy 4th!
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