I absolutely love the 4th of July. I
don't love the fact that I am almost two weeks in posting facts from my fabulous sparkler day festivities. You'll forgive...right?
I love number 146, yes, indeed I do! My husband ran his first fourth of July race (which was held on the 3rd). He was cute telling me all about it in his bubbly demeanor. He was proud to complete it! I am thankful to his buddies
Brent and Jimmy who challenged him!
I love the 4th of July so much that I decorated the
first week of June. I am convinced that red white and blue are appropriate for the
whole summer. It is July 16 and my 4th decor is still up. Stars and stripes are worthy of being put everywhere. You will find them on my doormat,
In my planters, on the front door, on the screen door and anywhere else is fair game.
This year I even bought some vintage jewelry that was red, white and blue. I also did the unthinkable and bought our whole family matching flag shirts from old navy. I was going to make unique- hand made shirts but time was lacking.
Our 4th was full.
Full of amazing times. We started the Sunday off by guestleading worship at my dad's church
North Island Church. It was so fitting to worship the God of the ages ( who never changes) on our nations birthday! I loved being able to lead the NIC congregation on this special day.
Our 4th festivities were spent with dear friends at a house on Sea Island. This is a beatiful home right on the beach (where we watched fireworks!) The kids swam in the pool and filled their tummies with watermelon.
Here is pictorial evidence that the kids indeed consumed some melon!
The boys were thrilled with the melon- their friend declined the offer.
The boys were chomping the goodness while their friend decided to swim some more..
And she's back- what do ya know- she wants my baby boy's melon.
Her mother steps in to give her a slice and saves the day. (meltdown was approaching)
Three happy kiddos eating melon.
The big boy there has had his fill. He triumphantly offers his rind!
The
two 2 and a half -year olds are still working it !
My boys were climbing on the iron works while proclaiming "Look, Mama, were in Jail" Pretty nice jail- eh?
T'was a wonderful independence day indeed!
There
were adults present- my camera simply failed to capture them. My parents and friends parents were also there to add to the celebration! The sad thing is... I probably should take down the fourth decor.... sometime...