Happy 4th!

Our family has a tradition on the 4th of July. We sleep out the night before the parade on the parade route. We have done it since I was young. This year was no exception. We had a blast and watched a fun parade.

Our spot. Greg brought a grill and we grilled steaks, burgers, chicken, and hot dogs. We always bring enough food and treats to feed and army!

Chuck and Vern Grill masters


Damon, Jaxon, and Jace grubbin.

Jade, Gwynie, Carley,Mia, and Sydney trying to get cars to honk at them. Jessica told them if they got to 100 cars they could have a treat. They did!


The Master bedroom!

Nestled all snug in their bags with visions of parade candy dancing in their heads!

Carley, Mia, Gwynie, and Jade waking up watching the hot air balloons.

View from my bed-I slept on a lawn chair- NOT comfortable
The parade was full of military men. There were also families of fallen soldiers in the parade. It made all of us emotional. Pandy standing and clapping for one of the families.

I am proud to be an American- I know that I am free because of all the brave men and women who sacrifice so much for me to be and stay free. Thank you Military men and woman!!