Monday, July 6, 2009

Happy Independence Day

We really enjoyed having some extra time together as a family this weekend. We went to see UP, enjoyed a BBQ, fireworks, popsicles, and just relaxed a bit. This is where Gavin starts laughing, because we really cleaned the house like crazy too. That always puts me in a good mood!
Here is Eleanor in her 4th of July "antlers" as she calls them. I took the time to explain to her why we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. When it was her turn to pray, she said "thank you that we don't have to be ruled by England anymore." Why do they always say stuff like that during prayers - it makes it really hard to keep a straight face! :)



The fireworks we enjoyed from the trail right behind our house. This one below looks just like palm trees, no? Happy 4th of July!



2 comments:

alison said...

Prayers and Testimonies of little kids are always interesting--you never know what they're going to say!

Cool palm-tree fireworks.

Mom said...

Great pictures, Becky!
Tell Eleanor I'm glad we don't have to be ruled by England anymore, too! (Don't want to be ruled by Obama either, though.) I'm so grateful for the freedoms we DO have! Count blessings every day!