fireworks and stuff

It was pretty much your typical 4th of July weekend here at the Bush res.  We barbecued, bought fireworks, took a walk around the hood, etc.

Nice smile

 I LOVE this picture!

 Always plugging the ears.  I'm pretty sure he was warning Sophie to plug hers, too!

Jonah has also been practicing riding his big bike with no training wheels.  He's getting it and building his courage each time!

 

We are grateful to live in such a beautiful country and to have the freedoms that we do.  I took a few minutes to read the Gettysburg address a few days ago and remembered and love this part:

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.