As our family celebrates another Independence Day together, I am thankful for all the many blessings in my life, including our freedom to live and worship as we think is best for our family. Living in our free country also allows my husband and I to homeschool our cupcakes! Freedom has a price and I am forever grateful for all the men and women and their families who have sacrificed so much so that I can live in this great country.

My family celebrates Independence Day with good food, fellowship, lounging at the beach, waving American flags in the beach parade, marching to the drum in the parade, wiffle ball games, laughter, fireworks and by making happy memories! Above is a picture of my 4 children from 2008 at the beach club during the 4th of July celebration!