Sunday, July 5, 2009

Happy Birthday America and to ME!

July is one of my favorite time of the year! There is just something about the summer and feeling of adventures and good times. First, we get to experiences these

This is in Tucson from my parents backyard! (And I live in Phoenix not Tucson why? I ask myself that question quite often)

Second we get to celebrate our countries birthday. I love this country, the many freedoms that we have and the beautiful land that we live in. Like this:

This is Bryce Canyon if you have never been, I highly recommend that you go, it is a beautiful place and there is nothing else like it

I don't think I fully appreciated the United States until I was on my mission. We are so blessed as a county, and we can never forget that! Yes there will always be room for improvement however we to have it good.

Third, the Fourth of July is my birthday. I normally look like this after the festivities:

I am just as red as the K key chain!

However, we always have a wonderful time. We do everything from watch the annual hot dog eating contest, to swimming, having a feast, opening gifts, watching fire works and finally this:

I even blew them all out in one blow!

It was a great weekend! Many thanks, hugs and kisses to my family for making it such a special day as always!! I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July as well!