Our neighborhood celebrates the 4th of July in a big way, complete with breakfast, a bike parade, and games for the kids. There are more kids than we ever imagined living on 5 short streets.
Micah taking off on his bike!!
Rachel's grin says it all, teeth or no teeth!
Josiah finds the best view of events from Poppa's shoulders.
Our family topped off Independence Day celebrations with a parade and fireworks in Rockford. With over 4000 shot off (half in the grand finale), this fireworks display is billed as the largest in Illinois. Our kids were not disappointed. Our once timid-about-fireworks Rachel stood up after the show and shouted, "That was AWESOME!!" Honestly, there were times throughout the day when I wondered if we were making much ado about nothing. Then in the Rockford parade, I saw the veterans of many wars who have fought for our freedoms, which extend far beyond the enjoyment of little neighborhood parties and politically focused parades. Yep, I'd say it is cause for the best celebrations we can drum up. And even more cause for the best we can give back to the nation that has given us so much. Thank you, God, for blessing America. May your people here be a blessing for you as we continue to stand for truth and justice in a country and world gone wrong.
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