Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

The four of us were in town at Old Navy the other day and I saw these cute patriotic shirts.  It’s kind of silly that they were $8 each, but I loved the message and how often can I get matching shirts for my 1 year old boy and 4 year old girl!? Jake was even on board to get them (I think it was the patriotic thing. )

A little while ago Ava was wearing her shirt, and since she changes her outfit an average of four times a day, I figured if I wanted pictures I should probably act fast and put Hyrum in his! So in the middle of making pancakes with my neighbor, we went outside on the back porch to grab a few. I offered chocolate chips and popsicles, but in typical mom style, I didn’t manage one with both really smiling. Ha! I still love what we came out with. The light was beautiful out there. I could take pictures of them all day!

“And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A!”
-Lee Greenwood

Here’s to this country that we sincerely love. Regardless of present circumstances, we are most certainly proud to be American. Happy Fourth of July weekend friends!

“May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please but as the opportunity to do what is right.”  -Peter Marshall