Happy Independence Day!

After each of us rolled out of bed this morning, we slowly made ourselves ready for travel to my brother and sister-in-law's house.  We enjoyed a day of good conversation, good food, and a good game of Balderdash with the aunts and uncles.  Lots of laughs always make for an enjoyable occasion.

Once again, our little family of 5 spent a holiday together, and I feel so wonderfully blessed.  Each year I wonder how much time our older 2 will be able to spare to do the family things...

Speaking of wonderfully blessed...  What an appropriate day to remember that we, as Americans, are so very blessed to have the fortunate freedoms allowed to us.  It is a perfect opportunity to be thankful for the blessings of our founding fathers who laid the foundations of our country, 235 years ago, on July 4, 1776.  It is an excellent day to be grateful for the blessings of the men and women who have dedicated their lives for the betterment of this nation, with a willingness to fight for our freedoms.  I love the United States of America; I am thankful and blessed to be a citizen of this great country.  May God bless the USA and her people - always.

David took this pic on the 4th of July while we were on a walk in Harwichport last year.