i looked at our fruit and noticed it was extra happy too. max pointed out one side -- "girl happy" and the other side --"boy happy".
sadie and i got up early and went downtown midway for the patriotic celebration. it made me fall in love with this little town and i felt so lucky to be here. so many people in patriotic socks, necklaces, and older men in red white and blue ties. my mom would have loved it! the speaker spoke from an old white gazebo in the middle of town and talked of god and our founding fathers. there was a bell choir and a real choir. veterans stood in the audience while we sang. there were standing ovations, flags, beautiful mountains. i teared up once. sadie was excited because we actually recognized people. she had some friends run up to her and say, "you look so cute and so patriotic!" when they left, she turned to me and said, "i was trying NOT to look too patriotic."
even though she didn't want to look patriotic, i know she felt it.
happy 4th of july!
