God Bless America!

This summer Tyler has had a LOT of work trips out of town, but he was able to come home for the weekend and we got to spend it with our friends, the Hornes at their cabin in Causey! It was so beautiful there and it was nice to get away- almost 3 days without my PHONE!! They are so much fun to hang out with- we watched movies, played games, went on walk and rode some 4 wheelers. The kids always love to play with Misses C and P- they get along great! Even Lola got to come and she LOVED being able to wander a little and play outside. Since I didn't have my phone I didn't get any pics :( (I need a new camera!!) I think I can borrow some from the Hornes though...I'll update then.

On Monday we went to Clearfield's 4th of July Celebration at Fisher Park. It was WAY fun- there was the community band, people watching (better than Wal-Mart!), and a cover band that was pretty fun too! The kids were good and loved dancing to the music. Since Tyler had to be out of town for work, Grandpa Kent (Grandma Diana had to be in bed early for work) and my Grandma Carolyn were there to help- the kids really enjoyed spending that time with them!

Here is Mia's 'cheese' she looks so grown up!

And the boys- so handsome!

Kaden getting some quality Grana time

Grandpa and Grandma gave the kids these awesome light toys- a good way to entertain them!

I was a little nervous about how Mia would react to the fireworks but she did great! She giggled and squealed with delight- then quickly began trying to stay awake by running around incessantly...something Kyson clearly didn't think of since he was asleep on Grana about 5 minutes into the show. Kaden sat on Grandpa's lap so he would cover Kaden's ears as they watched...he has always hated loud noises!

The show was spectacular- I got a little teary during "God Bless America, " I think that must be my favorite patriotic song.
This is something I am particularly sensitive about now that so many people are trying to take 'God' out of everything- it's just not right. The founding fathers knew what they were doing when they included Him throughout our humble beginnings as a country. I don't think a small minority has the right to exclude Him from our money, our pledge of allegiance, or any other arena.

On a lighter note- here is a cute video of Kyson and Mia having fun during the concert-