Independence Day!!!

My top 5 reasons why the 4th of July is the best holiday: 1) Nice weather. In fact, it's generally down right hot and that's wonderful! 2) Picnics and/or BBQ's. We have an annual tradition of meeting with friends for a BBQ and we always have the best time.

3) Decorating made easy. Red, white and blue....If you've ever been to my house you know I love all things patriotic, so I'm already pre-decorated for Independence Day.

4) Fireworks! I always wanted a 4th of July birthday so I could have fireworks on my birthday. I love fireworks!

5) No gifts. Unlike birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and Easter, Independence day is a full out party/celebration with no gifts required!

Happy 4th of July everyone! Remember to pray for our troops!

Start the Party!

The other day Cory was working out of town and I loosely made the comment, "Daddy's out of town tonight. We can par-tay." I soon realized I should have chosen my words a bit more carefully, because Autumn hounded me for the next two hours as to WHEN we were going to party. I tried in vain to explain to her that it's merely an expression and doesn't really mean you're having a party. She not only didn't understand, I'm pretty sure she didn't care. I had no other choice but to produce a party, and quickly. We went to the store to purchase their dessert of choice (doughnuts), and I pulled out some glow sticks and balloons, because what's a party without balloons?! We spent the evening helping Chuck get into the spirit (poor puppy), and stayed up late acting silly! It really was a great time. And when all was said and done, I think it met Autumn's definition of 'party.'