I absolutely had to start off this entry with these two pictures. Do you remember when you were a child and summer temperatures sizzled? The BEST thing in the world...next to a swimming pool was a slip and slide, right?
Well this years 4th of July wouldn't have been complete without humid (and stormy) weather... perfect conditions for the kids to break in the new slip and slide Grandma bought for them!We had a picnic at Keith and Cindy's home starting mid afternoon. Cindy made hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken. Cindy's chicken is the very best... I LOVE IT!! We all brought over a dish to share. It was lots of fun for everyone.
Isn't it always the best when there's different types of food to share? There's always more than enough... and most important is the good conversation and being with family and friends.
In the evening we went to Mike and Angie's home for the annual back yard fireworks party. It's a fun time where an open invite is extended for folks to "come on down" and have some snacks while watching the fireworks at the York Fairgrounds. We had just put all the food out and were waiting for the show to begin when it started pouring down rain. We made a mad dash to get food back inside then watched from under umbrella's, on the porch or out windows. It was still inspiring to see.
We truly are blessed to live in this land of freedom. We must never forget the price that was paid by many for the blessing of liberty we enjoy. I love our country. I am proud to be an American. I can't imagine living in any other nation on this planet. May we never become complacent or take this country for granted.
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