July Fourth.

This morning I slept in until 9:00am or so, courtesy of the superb husband figure in my life. We spent the morning playing in the backyard and I surveyed the damage done to my garden plants that occurred when Bella decided to roll around on top of them while I was gone. We dressed patriotically for church and I wore my new (old) vintage necklace I scored at D.I. in Boise. I spent the afternoon decorating my entry in red and feeling extra sentimental about how perfect life is here in this beautiful country of ours. We are all so blessed. I know exactly where our blessings come from and I know that the safety and beauty that surround us here don't come without a price or without sacrifice. To those with such willing hearts, I am grateful.

Now if you'll excuse me, homemade cheesecake is waiting and we have an elaborate fireworks show to watch. I love my country! Goodnight.