the land of the free, because of the brave

We are so THANKFUL for ALL of those that have given their lives, and continue to serve our country, so that we can enjoy the freedom that we so easily take for granted...
What a day to CELEBRATE!
So from our house to yours, 
Happy Fourth of July!

 

 

 

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The Star Spangled Banner

Sir Francis Scott Key

1814

(The first stanza)

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

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We are headed to Mount Hermon for camp to next week and we are so excited to get away for a family vacation!