Independence Day

Whether I agree fully with the way our country is governed or not,

I am so thankful for the say 'we the people' have.

I am so thankful to be raising my children in this country,

and I pray that our liberties may be preserved.

At this time of year, a verse of song is continually in my head:

"Blest with vict'ry and peace,

May the Heav'n rescued land

Praise the Power that hath made

And preserved us a nation!"

Happy Independence Day!

P.S.-They look cooperative, right? Rest assured, many of the pictures we took were variations of the one below. As it turns out, almost-2-year-olds really don't like to stand still and smile at a camera! :)

Also, this shot emerged somehow. Cracks us up!