Happy Birthday, America!

We have had a fun weekend celebrating the 4th of July! On Friday, we went to play with a family at church. We went on a walk through the neighborhood, played on the playground, enjoyed some yummy ice cream, and tried out a zip-line for the first time!

We were also able to attend our neighborhood's 4th of July celebration with some neighbors. It rained a bit, but we still were able to brave the weather and catch the tail end of the parade. Then we enjoyed a fun picnic with our neighbors, playing with bubbles and glow sticks. We didn't stay for fireworks {it's still too late and too loud for our kiddos}, but I don't think they missed out one bit :)

 

We were able to do a few patriotic art projects and activities, but I think the fireworks paintings are our favorite {which we brought back from last year}!

Tonight we will enjoy a fun BBQ with neighbors. We are thankful for the friendships the Lord has given us here, thankful that we have a community with which to celebrate holidays. We are so thankful for the freedoms we are afforded in this country, praying that we not take them for granted.

Homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches

 

Happy Birthday, America!