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Happy 4th of July!







We had a really good and relaxing 4th of July!!!!  Steve took the girls to swimming lessons and I did some house straightening while they were away.  I made a fruit pizza to take to Kelly and Scott's house.  Steve grilled some bacon wrapped deer steak to have as an appetizer for our hamburgers.  We had a great time with our friends and family!!!
I am so thankful to live as a free American!!!!!  I am very thankful for the people that have fought for our freedom!

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Tara G. said…
Look how cute you look! I wore painting clothes almost all day. :) {But I made some progress!}
Johanne said…
Happy 4th of July to you and your family and friends. I love the 4th of July from Canada. I love everything stars and stripes. I always said the stork dropped me off in the wrong country. I hope someday to celebrate the 4th in America. We have a wonderful celebration, Canada Day July 1st. I hope you all had a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing you day with me :) (us)
Nancy said…
So glad you had a great one! Your girls are growing up so fast!

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