Independence Day

Ok so we had the best fourth of July ever!!!!!!! We couldn't go anywhere to watch the fireworks because Nathan can't be around huge crowds so we stayed home, but our neighbor came over to ask if we would mind if her and some of her friends set off some fireworks in front of our houses. I was so excited and told her I would actually love that since Nathan and Peyton won't see a display otherwise. (I know it's illegal, but I didn't buy them!) Their display was amazing!!!!!!!! In my 31 years I don't think I've ever seen a better display of fireworks. They'd bought almost $2000 worth (no kidding) and set them off right in front. We have a storm door so Nathan and Peyt were able to watch without even going outside! They were cheering and jumping up and down both were happy which made Sam and me happy, Peyton kept yelling "did you see that?." All our other neighbors were outside watching it was great! And to make this day even greater I awoke to Nathan calling me Mommy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For those of you who don't know, it's a huge deal because with apraxia he had to work his way up to it and it was the first thing I heard when I woke up Sunday morning. What a wonderful way to start the week!


Dear Lord,

Thank you so much for a wonderful fourth of July. Despite the fact we weren't able to go to any picnics it was honestly the BEST I ever had just spending time with Sam, our children and in laws. Lord thank you so much for Nathan calling me Mommy yesterday. I couldn't have got a better greeting from anyone else! Now I get to hear BOTH of my children saying it and it's such a blessing, I've waited over three years to hear Nathan say it and it was well worth the wait!

In Jesus Name
Amen