Happy Independance Day!

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

"Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted by man; without liberty, no happiness can be enjoyed by society."
--Thomas Jefferson

Mommy and Megan in the backyard, taking advantage of the cooler weather before the heat and events of the day actually start.

We spent the afternoon with the Allred's. We had a BBQ, played volleyball (though quit early because it was too bloody hot!), and then sat inside to cool down and enjoy apple crisp with ice cream. Halley and Darrin played a game of pool, while Jack played with toys with Aunt Kiersten, Uncle Penn, and Jarom. I took pictures to help make the time pass and let my sweat dry.

We drove home and then did our own fireworks in our front yard. When we arrived home, we found this American flag, 3 Gatorades (red, white [clear], and blue favored), a bag of candy, and a sweet note from my old visiting teacher! How thoughtful (and cute idea) was that. The children found these two things the most fun.

"Let it be borne on the flag under which we rally in every exigency, that we have one country, one constitution, one destiny."
--Daniel Webster

Unfortunately, the hot weather and long day wore Megan out and so she missed out on all the real fun. (Fortunately for her, she didn't want to go to bed the Saturday night before and so watched the South Jordan fireworks display with us on our front porch, while Jack slept.)

After lighting several sparklers, Jack had more fun blowing them out then watching them sparkle.

Don't you just love the look on Jack's face-truly a child in heart and body. He made all of this the most fun and enjoyable. I am so proud to be an American and so blessed to be his mom (and Megan's too).