We have had a wonderful weekend full of lots of food, friends and family celebrating America's birthday! The kids have played in the water and witnessed plenty of fireworks---and the best part is that we still have another round of fun and fireworks tomorrow! That is why I love summer. Tonight, we grilled steaks with our neighbors across the street (who were kind enough to let us tag along to their celebration yesterday in Williamston). After supper, the kids played out on the slip-n-slide. (See video http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=518771417781&comments) When it was getting dark, Will and I went down the street to get his "sweet girlfriend" Madi to watch the fireworks show presented to us by Josh and Russ.
We put a blanket out for all the kids and they were chatting, laughing and chasing fireflies until the show started. Russ or Josh would come over and whisper the name of the firework to one of the kids, "Butterflies and flowers" or "Southern Dreams" or "Jade Showers," and that child would stand up and announce the name of the display to the entire crowd. Everyone would cheer with delight when the fuse was lit. Josh and Russ would get either a standing ovation or a loud clammer of "Boo's" depending on the vitality and color that the fireworks would emit. In the end, the crowd was satisfied with the presentation.
Maggie loves fireworks. She would squeal, clap and shake with excitement each time they would light up. It was so fun to watch her. And honestly, she has been so fun to watch all weekend---The way she devoured watermelon, slid down the slide at the pool, and watched the big fireworks display in Williamston last night was just pure fun. My favorite part of parenting is to live through the eyes of my children. To get small glimpses into how they see the world. Their perspectives always check my own. And from my perch tonight, I couldn't help but notice the American flag in my yard. There is no way I could explain to my kids how very blessed we are to live in America. For all the things that are wrong with our government, there is something so spectaculary wonderful that we live in a country that provides us with so many freedoms. Like the freedom to share such an incredible weekend like this with my family.
Check out all of our pictures from this weekend on my Facebook page in the album labeled "Sweet Summa."
And above all else, remember during all of the fun of this weekend to pray for all of our troops who sacrifice so much for our freedom. Happy 235th Birthday, America! May you stand forever as a beacon of freedom and liberty---and may we always know that what unites us is far more remarkable than what divides us. God Bless America!
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