Happy Fourth of July!!!

May God continue to bless this beautiful country and all whom inhabit her lands.  Thank you to all whom have fought or are fighting for our country.  May God bless you. :)

....My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing....
http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh697.sht

Party Like a Rockstar

We got a jumpstart on the 4th! :)  Tonight we all are having quite a great time hanging out on the back deck.  We've grilled out some really yummy food- brats, burgers, zuchinni, vegetarian brats, polenta, and then had some yummy brownies, homemade salsa, and a variety of other munchies.  The Milittis and the Perez' came over and visited.  The boys mostly hung out front while us girls laughed and laughed out back.  We've even seen some fireworks but that is not surprising because Omaha, NE is crazy when it comes to the 4th of July.  Anyway, here are  Sara and Lynette showing us how to pose in a picture.  I think....

Yippee! :)

My sister and her family are coming for the 4th and I am stoked!  They will be arriving later today and I simply cannot wait!  Matt and Sara and their girls come every year to celebrate Independence Day with us in Omaha.  The kids - and us adults, too!- love the fireworks here.  Everywhere you look the sky is exploding in color.  Anyway, I was out front this morning and noticed my daylilies and thought they really remind me of the fireworks I will be seeing later this weekend.  They are shooting up, tall and beautiful in color demanding my attention.  I just had to photograph them to share here on the 365 with you. :)  Enjoy!