4th of July

Happy 4th, Happy Freedom, and Happy Independence in our Deliverer who gives us ultimate freedom in Him!


We had a wonderful picnic with friends yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by sun, food, and lots of little kids!  We have come to that stage in life when most of our friends have little ones and it is such a busy, but wonderful stage to share in the growing and raising of children together. 

Ben had so much fun being in the midst of the fun, going from lap to lap of his "adoring fans" :).  It brings delight to my heart to watch him share his giggles and smiles and quirky personality with others. 

Here are some highlights of the day.....

 

beautiful day in a beautiful park!

Ben loves his Sarah...might be his first little crush :)

loved his expression - he is a bit of a clown and was definitely getting a laugh

Paul, Beth and Kaitlyn Bomar - Kaitlyn is only 3 days younger than Ben and it has been so much fun to watch them grow up together

Eva and Claire "playing" ball together- neither ever actually threw it to each other or caught it, but at least they were happy!

Ben likes to give "kisses", which are given with gusto, wide open mouth, and lots of wet tongue :)

darling little Claire...one of the cutest little girls I have ever known!

our friends' daughter Olivia wanted Ben to sit on her lap...she was quite taken with him and it seems she left Ben speechless! (hard to do by the way!)

some crafty fireworks pinwheels I attempted--turned out pretty cute!