Celebrate Freedom!

Hey there - I'm so far behind in posting! Got lots of pics to share from the Independence Day happenings! Wow - did lots happen! Reminded me of my DBG (days before Grace) when I was crazy busy with a very full social calendar~ What fun! AND now that I'm sitting here ready to go to bed but really wanting to get these pics up...I can't remember what all we did that weekend. Wait...it'll come to me...Friday, the VanWhye's came--Great Time! Saturday - drawing a blank but I know we did something~ oh well. Weeks later....yes, indeed Grace & I went to see CARS. I loved it & Grace loved checking out the neighboring viewer's snacks. :o)

Sunday - After a very Patriotic celebration at CLC...we had a GREAT time at Randy & Emily's place with Laurie, Bob, Larry & Amanda. Finally indulged UR in some home made butter pecan ice cream after his incessant whining how I make it for everyone else but him...blah, blah, blah (you know I love you). I don't have any pics from that get together but I must share this birthday pic that I just got back of Gracie & UR. Too cute!

Monday - Millenium Park & TASTE of CHICAGO & FIREWORKS- well, much more than a taste! Despite the rain, we managed to make it downtown to sunny skies & a smiling Uncle Bob ready for a splash in Millenium Park - our 1st time! Isn't that BEAN cool???












After several tastes (favorite was deep fried banana bites) & a ride down the white water mountain, we headed back to the Uncle Bob park, playing ourselves silly. Enjoyed a little snack at UB's place & then crawled down Lake Shore Drive for a splendid view of the Macy's fireworks display. What a day~

4th of July - lots of fun at the Beecher carnival & parade with Nate/Steph & her folks. Grace rode lots of kiddie rides & we chowed on cotton candy & funnel cakes - you know, stuff you only eat at the fair. Back to Steph's folks house for a barbeque & some sprinkler play. Whoo hooo - Thanks Mark & Maureen for a great time! The ducky bath fizzies & beachy stickers were a hit~ You are the new favorite friends for sure!

So that 'bout sums it up~ Busy & blessed! I leave with the words & hopefully a link to my new favorite worship freedom song... I AM FREE -by the Newsboys but wonderfully sang by the CLC worship team. Here it is: Newsboys - I Am Free from the album I Am Free http://pageman.multiply.com/music download it if you haven't heard it before

Through you the blind will see

Through you the mute will sing

Through you the dead will rise

Through you our hearts will praise

Through you the darkness flees

Through you my heart screams I am free

I am freeChorus: (2x’s)

I am free to run(I am free to run)

I am free to dance(I am free to dance)

I am free to live for you(I am free to live for you)

I am free(I am free)Yes, I am free(I am free)

Through you the blind will see

Through you the mute will sing

Through you the dead will rise

Through you our hearts will praiseT

hrough you the darkness flees

Through you my heart screams

I am free I am free

Are you free? I am freeChorus: (2x’s)