An Independence Day With My Mom

(And there aren't pictures this time around because someone me forgot to bring the camera.)

First of all, Happy (belated) Independence-4th-of-July-'MURICA-Day! And Happy Birthday to the country that holds a piece of my heart. 

My mom and I had the house to ourselves today, what with the men off at camp. So we decided to hit the movies and begin our day with Spidey. Because The Amazing Spiderman 2 is the All-American movie of the century. Yes. 

Someone even complimented my patriotic ensemble at the theater, noting the blue v-neck, the red and white striped scarf, and my USA patterned Converse...which she noticed from under the bathroom stall. 

Thank you?

After devouring some sushi and Starbucks at the mall, we headed home for a nap, followed by fireworks and friends at the local university. Where pretty much the whole town (and then some) gather together to celebrate America. 

Even though I haven't lived in the good ol' U.S. of A. my whole life, I still love the country of my birth. We have so many freedoms that others don't possess, and we do need to be grateful for those who put their lives on the line for the country they love. 

One last thought.

Thank the Lord for this beautiful nation, and hopefully, we can remain and return to be "One Nation, Under God."