Monday, July 6, 2009

God Bless America

For it's delicious home-grown sweet corn...

For amazing communities that hold fun family events...




For the Military who sacrifice so much...sometimes everything...for a greater good...




For Liberty...

For the BEST commerce in the world... (hence this awesome hat that Nick bought me....he's got great style, huh!)


For "domestic tranquility"... (they fell asleep fast after the fireworks!)


Because citizens of the United States have worked, sacrificed, even died in order to "establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity."

We are so grateful for the service of the Military!! I was captivated by the book "Lone Survivor" (which I cannot officially recommend due to it's strong language). I gained all new appreciation for the sacrifices of our service men and women and their families. That book provided some serious perspective. And I am ever more grateful. God Bless America!

7 comments:

Steven and Kristin said...

Wow! You had an amazing Fourth! I love their face paint. And your hat is super cute! It seems like you really live in a fun place in TX!

Kathy said...

Love your hat. It's totally you.

Rick and Angie said...

yeah!!! Glad u guys had a fun Fourth of July!!! The boys obviously had an amazing time too - all asleep!!!

The Larson's said...

It looks like you had a great 4th! I hope you all are doing well and give Treyson a kiss from Bella!

*Little side note...Bella has been going to nursery all by herself! Yay!

Erickson Fam said...

Yay for the 4th of July. Seeing all the kids alseep in the car is a classic sign of a great time!

Loving that hat!!!

Leah said...

amen to all that was said...so tell me more about this book. I'm always looking for a good one. I just need to know exactly which swear words are used...I know it shouldn't matter, but it sounds really neat!! Happy 4th of July!

Brady and Karen said...

Sexy hat, and charming post. We are grateful for our military, too.