I was all prepared to post my Forum column but it appears a switcheroo was done. Actually, the column that went up instead (written by Tracy Briggs) is about the family vacation and pretty funny, so if you’re around here and read The Forum, you’ll enjoy it. Since my hands were ready to post, though, I thought I’d include a couple of my favorite photos from the weekend. Two different versions of what the 4th means to Americans, but in the end, to each, it’s all about family, relationship, love:
Blessings to All in the (short) week that follows. I’ll be retrieving my oldest daughter today, exchanging her for my oldest son, who’s next in line for a trip to lake town to spend time with his grandparents and cousins.
Q 4 U: What moment from the weekend past stands out in your mind?
What a beautiful picture of that man holding the baby! I love the multi-generation pictures!
Just got this comment, but it won’t post, so I’m going to try it this way. It’s from Casey:
“What a beautiful picture of that man holding the baby! I love the multi-generation pictures!”
I agree Casey. And one thing that isn’t obvious from this is that he wasn’t just holding the baby, but dancing around the Sacred Circle with her. It was such a precious sight. 🙂
Your family pics are adorable! I’m glad you had a fantastic Fourth!
So many things stand out from this weekend: Eating lots of delicious food with family, playing outdoor games, catching fireflies with the little ones, and roasting marshmallows for s’mores while watching the distant fireworks. I wish Independence Day festivities lasted a little longer! 🙂
That is a touching photo of the man holding the baby.
Our 4th weekend was low-key. We grilled and went to Toy Story 3, which was great!
Alright, since Blogger still isn’t cooperating, I’m going to keep pasting these myself.
From Mary Aalgaard:
“That is a touching photo of the man holding the baby.
“Our 4th weekend was low-key. We grilled and went to Toy Story 3, which was great!”
And Laura Marcella:
“Your family pics are adorable! I’m glad you had a fantastic Fourth!
“So many things stand out from this weekend: Eating lots of delicious food with family, playing outdoor games, catching fireflies with the little ones, and roasting marshmallows for s’mores while watching the distant fireworks. I wish Independence Day festivities lasted a little longer! :)”
Mary, that sounds like a nice, relaxing 4th, and Laura, wow! I can visualize all the fun. Thanks for offering that little glimpse of time with family.
Oh good, comments working again. Guess y’all can speak for yourselves again. 🙂
Gorgeous photos, Roxane.
My favorite moment from the weekend? That’s a toughie. It could be enjoying a baseball game with my boys on a breezy evening (rare in SC!) or the ice cream and parade on Sunday. It was all fun!
What beautiful photos, Roxane! Love the Native-American photo especially.
My favorite moments were spent with extended family. We had my son’s baseball tournament near my hometown, and so spent a wonderful weekend with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Fun!
God bless you this week as you travel!
Oh, you’ve filled me with such great thoughts. Sounds like the 4th was a super nice event for all of you. So good to hear!