4th of July

The last few months, I've read several different books based on different women who live in other countries and different periods of time in history. One thing that I've always thought after reading these books was how grateful I am to have been born in a free country. I love being able to say what I want to say, go where I want to go, believe how I want to believe, and to just have the freedoms I have. I love the opportunity to celebrate those brave men and women who risked their lives to gain my freedom and for those men and women who continue to fight to keep us free. Since the 4th fell on a Sunday this year, we're having ample opportunities to celebrate this wonderful holiday.
We went and watched fireworks at the golf course the other night. We tried taking a family picture, which truly is a challenge for us:)

This was Olivia's first experience with fireworks. She was nervous at first and just laid down on my chest and didn't move. After the first few minutes she slowly sat up and just stared up at the sky, watching in awe the magic of fireworks.

Porter definitely is not a huge fan of fireworks. I think they make him a little nervous. He just wanted to lay down right next to me and have me hold him.

Logan loves to try to be silly in EVERY picture we take.

This is Olivia's face a lot these days. She loves to pull this surprise, shocked look all the time. Her new favorite word is "Look!" and "Cheese!" Which she says for the food and for taking pictures.

Michigan is definitely AMAZING during the summer time. We love the beaches here, and the weather is usually really nice here. Brandon doesn't have to take any call these days. He can take cases he wants and give away the ones he doesn't, so he's had a little more free time than normal. We're loving having him around with us.