The Red, White and Blue

In the middle of summer is this wonderful day – a day to celebrate the birthday of our nation.

Aside from the al fresco eating, the fireworks displays and the parades, there is a deep-rooted history to think about.

My kids are spending some time learning about the Declaration of Independence, the mighty power of the pen and those who stood valiantly in support of our country.

We honor our nation’s birthday with red, white and blue. We are thankful for those who find their calling defending our nation. We feel blessed that, despite the chaos in our world, we live here, in the United States, where we are free to practice our faith, free to share our thoughts, free to start our families and free to pursue happiness.






My kids and I make patriotic crafts and read about the First Continental Congress. We make a strawberry (and blueberry) dessert with homemade whipped cream. We share the day with family and my husband looks forward to the fireworks.

Happy birthday, America! And thank you to those who make our country as great as it is!