One of our very favorite 4th of July traditions as a family is the patriotic service at church. I'm always wowed between the music, flag waving, and home town feel celebrating America. So many local servicemen attend in uniform and are honored in the most special of ways on stage. We love exposing the littles to patriotism and American pride using an opportunity like this to foster reverence for the sacrifices made for our freedom. The kiddos loved the festival with food trucks after church with inflatables, a girl's tapping group, and shaved ice. Eliza Kate always avoids face painting for some reason, so we avoided that attraction like the plague. EK commented that it feels messy on her face. Ha! Only a girl would not like a mess.
It was a sweltering hot July afternoon, so we didn't stay too long celebrating. Miller agreed to wear his "church clothes". Pants that zip and collared shirts are deemed only church worthy in our house these days. Sadly, Miller's only requesting athletic wear these days.... He's getting way too cool for school too fast.
Thumbs up "hang loose" signs are showing up in poses. This cool dude 7 year old still easily obliges for a picture stained lips and all:) Happy Birthday America!
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