Independence Day

Happy 4th of July!* God Bless America!  I will quote my favorite song about the USA, as it matches my sentiments on this special day.

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there's pride in every American heart,
and it's time to stand and say:

I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A

Calvin was part of the flag ceremony, where the Bill of Rights were read.

The gal in the red, smiling with her husband, made the watermelon stars. Clever!

Preston dyed his hair... again... purple/grey.  So, there's that.

Norman wearing his 4th of July "red, white and cool" outfit, courtesy of his Nana.

Fireworks with cousins.  Victory!