Fourth Of July

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

~Elmer Davis   

     Our 4th of July was perfect this year because Aaron was home to celebrate with us! Last year he was deployed and we celebrated with his side of the family, but it really wasn't the same with him being gone.

     This year, our day started slow. We swam with the kids in the morning and it wasn't until the afternoon that we got ready for the fireworks show. Last year we went really early and drove to the park, but traffic was horrible when it was over and it took us almost an hour to get home. This year we decided to walk. It wasn't very far {only about 1.5 miles}, but it was really tiring while pushing a stroller in the Texas heat. Thankfully the guys went ahead of us and drove a car so we were able to drive home.   

 Liv's face!

    After I got pictures of the kids, we walked to the park. We were in a different spot this year because it was closer to the path we walked up. I actually preferred last years spot because it was closer to the food, we could hear the music that went with the show, and we didn't get hit with the firework remnants. Either way, it was fun and we were with family, which was what is most important.

The smiles on their faces say it all!

 She wasn't happy about being carried.

This was falling down on us!

I think next year we will go back and make it our third year in a row!

XOXO,

Jenn