Independence Day

I have now lived in the USA more than half my life!  I've lived in 4 different states, had 4 babies here, visited the nation's capital, memorized the words to the national anthem, taught my kids the pledge of allegiance, celebrated the 4th of July with fireworks and BBQs, and even got teary eyed during the song "Proud to be an American."  

This year we hiked down to Meadowdale Beach...somehow I came up with the grand idea of Mike wearing Summer on the way down and me wearing her on the way up...not sure what I was thinking.

 Then we headed to Kenmore for fireworks.  

Summer had a blast...until the fireworks started, then she cried until it was over--poor girl.

I am very grateful for this wonderful land we live in and all the amazing blessings it has given me. But I still cringe just a little when people call it the "greatest" nation and I'm pretty sure a little more than half my heart will always be more Canadian than American.