Ketchup Mustaches & Freedom

Grilling out and fireworks, swimming pools and country music, the American flag and that familiar swell of pride you feel when it's our nation's birthday. All things the 4th of July is made of.

Another thing that says 4th of July is family. Something so important that I didn't even consciously think to put it in that list. I just automatically picture them there.

I'm so thankful on this holiday (or the day after) for the family I have, and the freedom I have to spend it with them. So blessed, we sometimes take it for granted. So much life and opportunity with these people that sometimes it takes my breath away.

I hope that I never forget the blessings that I've been given, whether they are in the form of two little kids with ketchup on their faces (or the one whose first kicks melt my heart) a flag with stars and stripes, or a Savior who freed me in the first place. Let freedom ring.

The third shot is for Sweet Shot, the last is for Shutter Love and Perceptive Perspectives.