July 4, 2011

This is truly a magnificent day when you live in a city based around a military base. The spirit of the 4th is especially strong here. We started the day with a parade in our little city. We had the entire crew out there.

Brinley and Karen Pope


Brinley and Chandelle Walker

Brinley and Daddy(apparently she was making the rounds)

Keeley and Me
Grammie and Grandpa

That evening we went to the Mackey's for their annual 4th of July party. Swimming, good food, fireworks, and great friends these are my favorite days! Andrea still hosted the party with her husband deployed. Those women with deployed husbands amaze me. Something else that has been new for us this summer. This round of deployments we have been so much closer to people who are deployed. In the past three months we have said goodbye to 2 very close friends. And the end of August we will do it again with Mike and Adam. Each time it almost brings tears to my eyes, which is saying something if you know me. We are so grateful for the sacrifices they are making for us, and the sacrifices their families make. We miss you guys and look forward to the day you will return.

Here is about half of the kids watching the fireworks that evening.

Here is the other half watching Kenny light them up.