As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free...

What a wonderful 4th of July we had this year! It hasn't fallen on a Sunday in years, and it was so special to get to celebrate at church! Just like every year, we went down to Colonial Williamsburg to see the Fireworks. It was spectacular, just like always! It's such a fun tradition, I was so excited to get to share it with Bella this year. I'm not sure if we'll be able to go next year, with a seven month old (yikes!) but we'll see!




I decided to do Bella's hair for the occasion! How adorable is she??



Waiting, waiting, waiting... The 95* weather wasn't too much fun, but we still had a blast!

She was sooo excited!

Still waiting...


Then the fireworks started... She did NOT like the loud noises!!!


It took a few minutes, but Matt calmed her down and she was yelling "Boom" right along with each one!






The fireworks were beautiful as always (and my old camera didn't come close to doing them justice...) but it was a wonderful holiday anyway! I love my family!

This has always been my favorite "Independance" Hymn, and I couldn't resist sharing!

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored.
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible, swift sword;
His truth is marching on.

Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.

He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgment seat.
Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant my feet!
Our God is marching on.

Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.

In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me.
As he died to make men holy,
let us live to make men free,
While God is marching on.

Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
"Battle Hymn Of The Republic" Hymn #60
Julia Ward Howe