Home of the Brave

You're missing it, too, right? Summer?

Well. Just in case you are missing summer...we're got a few pictures from the 4th of July to warm you right up.

Felicity has lost baby fat even in the last few months!

The best way to spread patriotic cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

So their mom dressed them in coordinating outfits and made their father take pictures. Because that's the right way to celebrate our freedoms.

We shared a cookout with Tim's family. Papa, Tim's dad, bought the girls a kiddie pool, squirt guns, and a crazy sprinkler because that's what Papas do.

We brought the wine and enjoyed the fact that our children were happy.

In the evening, we went to Sarah's aunt and uncle's pond for food and fireworks.

Grandpa showed them the fun of Roman candles because that's what Grandpas do.

There was corn hole...

and huge hugs from Uncle Ryan (who wasn't an uncle yet)...

and sparklers...

which are always pretty magical...

...and eating, talking, relaxing...

And big ol' fireworks.

Happy 4th of July and many (belated but heartfelt) thanks to all to protect our freedom at home and abroad.

Now if that don't warm you up, we can't help you.