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We had the best 4th of July ever--the entire family came here to the farm, we had barbecued pork, devilled eggs, a homemade cake decorated as a flag, lots of amazing fireworks, corn on the cob, fresh homemade strawberry ice cream, homemade bread--the kids played out in the hot sun all day, we adults sat on the patio under the umbrella.

As it grew dark, we turned our spotlight on our beautiful flag, waving proudly ...all of us, even the two-year old, said the pledge of allegiance, and shouted the words, "UNDER GOD." We sang the Star Spangled Banner, and then I hit the switch for "Proud to Be an American" by Lee Greenwood on the outdoor speaker. We lit the kids' sparklers and they danced around while the big guys got the fireworks set up...the dogs (everyone brought their dog, and we have a few ourselves) barked at everything.

It was our best 4th ever, and it will be our tradition from now on.

Thanks for all the patriotic posts, the personal stories, the love of our nation...each act elevates our country, honors those who sacrificed to keep us free, turns us to the beauty of the ideals we strive to live, requests the blessing of the Creator...