Happy
Fourth of July!
I
do realize that I am a day behind on posting this but I also know
that usually celebrating the Fourth of July lasts the whole weekend!
What's
interesting to me about America is how we're able to eat “American”
food, but we also, on these days, have food inspired by multiple
other countries. It almost proves that America is a big melting pot.
Taking politics out of the equation, I can absolutely say that I am
proud to live in a country that is still free. We all are able to
recognize that this freedom does not come free and we have to
continue to keep freedom alive, throughout generations and
generations. Even though this isn't Veterans Day, we must remember
that we would not be celebrating the Fourth of July without the men
and women who fought for the beautiful America that we live in today.
Let's not forget why we're able to enjoy our cookouts, fireworks and
pools!
This
is one of my favorite, unscripted speeches from a World War II
veteran, Bill Shields. His message is so touching and so important.
Please
take a moment to listen to what he has to say and share it. You will
not regret it:
Now
we get to continue to celebrate and have fun with friends, family and
fabulous fireworks! We were lucky enough to have fireworks all around
us last night and we got invited to a friend's house again this year
(she keeps asking us back, it's a surprise, I know) to watch some
more!
Tell
me, how did you celebrating this Fourth of July? Share your
traditions below!