July 4th, Independence Day, is a wonderful holiday! I love my country and my freedoms are something I am grateful for on a daily basis. Since I have had children I have always used the July 4th holiday as an educational tool. Austin and I would talk about freedom, independence, the Revolutionary War, etc., since he was Sam's age. Austin has always been ahead of his time, understanding and comprehending beyond his years. I started that same tradition with Sam this year.
I reflect periodically on our troops overseas, for various reasons. Most of the day on the fourth I was thinking about our troops who are currently overseas. These Americans were not able to spend the day with their families and loved ones, boating, BBQing, or just hanging out. My heart was saddened when I saw an article about the Bravo Company of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in Afghanistan who spent their July 4th packing 50-100 pounds on their backs, walking for the third straight day in temperatures up to 100 degrees. I'm not sure who they are defending, or fighting, or what purpose they are really there for, and I don't know that anyone else knows either, but they are there and not here and we are here and able to celebrate. Hopefully they will be home much sooner than later and able to celebrate the next July 4th with their families and loved-ones, just like we did.
Jade and Sam lighting "snakes"... these are awful things. I really don't understand why they still sell these nasty things. Well, the kids think they are great and that's all that matters, right? or not... 
Tracy, Jade, Sam, Dave, James, Matt and Isik watching the nasty things burn. (We were at Dave's house with his siblings)
Sam and Ivie.... oh the sparklers, now that is a 4th of July staple!
Lighting of the fireworks.
Sam... so obvious what he's doing. 
Isik was determined to burn the "Friendship Pagoda". After trying several different tactics, he resorted to fuel (not gasoline, just to clarify) and was very proud of his accomplishment. There was nothing left of the Pagoda.
James and Isik. Isik is very happy with the result of the burned Pagoda.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
2 comments:
Looks like you guys had a blast! Jameson is now into smoke bombs. I mean WAY into them! How is everyone?
I am so glad you had a fun July 4th. I am also grateful for the young men and women who protects our freedom,but sadden that they are away from their families.
Your family is so important to us. We appreciate all you do for us. Thank you.
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