the eve of america's birthday.

My stomach is bloated from eating too much watermelon, and that's okay because it's July - and that's how you should eat your way through the month of July. Tomorrow is one of my very most favorite day's out of the year. I love America's birthday more than my own. I love that the whole nation comes together despite our differences and we celebrate our country that let's our freedom ring from sea to shining sea.

Tonight, I kicked my feet back in silence until I began to hear a loud booming and knew it was the sound of a magical firework show ringing in the celebration of the 4th. So, I jumped out of my seat, threw on my flip flops and I ran down the block over to Palisades Park and with the warm sea breeze cooling the summer night, I leaned over the railing to view the coastline of America and watched magic happen in the sky miles down the coast in Malibu and it made me smile. Everyone around me was silent. It was a good quiet moment to take in what we have been given as American citizens. What love I have for this country and for our soldiers who fight selflessly for us. May tomorrow be a beautiful day!

the fourth of july.

Fourth of July was spent with the Zoo and friends looking out at America's purple mountain majesties. It was a beautiful day spent swimming at the pool and walking through the streets of Sugarhouse in Salt Lake with all of the quaint homes decked out in Americana decor and families holding BBQ's and front lawn games while anticipating the fireworks show. As for us, we walked to Sugarhouse park, set up our blankets and grilled out chicken and fish, snacked on watermelon and popcorn while live music was playing and the sun began to set. 

Fireworks always make me a little emotional. I can't help it when they are playing music along and it's all of America's favorite tunes that make us to proud of our country. For me, the firework show is my favorite moment to ponder of the beauty of this land, and for our founding fathers, and for the soldiers who fight and stand up for our country. With everyone on the hill silently watching the fireworks, it brings a peace of mind that we are so blessed to live in a free country. I am so grateful to have a day like the Fourth of July where you can feel the country unite from sea to shining sea, and it's a good feeling to know we aren't coming together as a nation due to a devastating disaster, but instead we are celebrating a very beautiful and historic day. 

I love our country. There is no greater feeling than the feeling of being an American. 

America, the beautiful

God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her. The fourth of July is my favorite day out of the whole year. It's a spiritual day for me. Aside from the noise and the celebration I try to remember the historical events that took place on that day in 1776. The story of America is one that is truly beautiful and powerful. We are a lucky batch of Americans to have the blessing of being raised in a nation of freedom. Let's remember to take some time out of our day of celebrating and give yourself a few moments of silence and reverence to ponder the beauty of this land, to think of our heros who fight selflessly for our nation and for our leaders. Lets remember our founding fathers and give thanks for our blessing we have to be a citizen of this land that we love. There is no better feeling than the one of patriotism. Let's wave our flags proud today and be kind to one another, be loving, be true, be heroic, be American.

Happy Birthday America, we think you are truly something special. 

happy birthday, america.

America, the beautiful. Today is your special day, to shine in the american skies with your sparklers so high. We thank you for our freedom and rights and dedicate this day to you on the 4th of July! We're proud to be an American as we wave our flags so high, so Happy Birthday America, for you're one of a kind!

(apologize for the poor photo quality. my actual camera has some complications due to the sea on the island of hilton head and the thing has yet to repair, so the iphone I lean towards these days. blast...)