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My love of people, photography and the world began as a child. My family moved a lot and taking pictures was my way of remembering friends, capturing special places or moments and holding them close. Becoming a wife and a mother has always been a dream of mine and I count my blessings daily. I started this blog shortly after our daughter, Yaya joined our family through the blessing of adoption. Its purpose was to share pictures and stories about our life with family and friends. Later, it shared our adoption journey to our second daughter, Baby Bird as well. Now that our family is complete I like to think of it as our family’s journal or life book. I'm passionate about life, my family and preserving our history one snapshot at a time. The thing that amazes me most is the abundance of beauty God blesses us with every day and in the simplest ways if only we take the time to slow down and appreciate them.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!


     
YaYa enjoyed the festivities at nanna and pappy's block party. She participated in the parade, won a prize for best participant, played chuck the rubber chicken, played with water balloons left over from the contests, ate til her tummy was about to burst & partied til the fireworks ended. She ended the night with clapping and shouting, "YEAH!!! Bye Bye Fireworks! See you soon!"
It was a bitter sweet celebration for us this year as it's our 1st 4th of July since Bird was honorably discharged from the Air Force. Seems very strange not to be watching the fireworks with our fellow military friends and family. However, we are also reminded how blessed we are that he is home and safe from harm's way.
What a fortunate nation we are. So many have fought and continue to fight for our country and it's independence. Many more have died for it. Across the US we honored our country's heroes with a celebration for them and for our great nation.
Happy Birthday America!!!

3 comments:

Bug said...

I am so glad that you had a great 4th of July! I am so glad that you were all together to celebrate the holiday and that Scott is home and safe! I know that it is bittersweet! I am proud and thankful for the 11 years of service that Scott and you gave to our great nation!

Love ya!

Prudence Arcadia said...

Yea, you are right, once a military wife, always one. Even I know I will feel this way!
Concerning the military: He did a fantastic job. You did a fantastic job. That can never be argued. I am so happy that you all got to be together, to celebrate. You can never get those moments back and it is actually quite grand that Scott gets to inexperience them right along with you and Nevaeh!

Jenn H said...

I found this after forgetting last week to come and look for it (sorry) and thank you for posting it! It brought tears to my eyes, only those who have lived the life of the military spouse can understand and appreciate what a job it can be and also the sacrifices our spouses make for this wonderful country!