Let Freedom Ring!!

"A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle."

-George William Curtis

Hello friends and a very happy July to you all! Today is indeed a great day- not only because it is my last day of work for the week before a long, relaxing weekend away from home, but also because this weekend marks a truly great day: Independence Day. I could go on and on about how great this country is, but I feel I wouldn't do the words justice. All I want to basically say is that I love the freedom and opportunity this country represents and am so grateful to live in a land where I can be whatever or whoever I want to be; where I can be a woman and be proud of it. Girl Power!

Blast from the past!



That being said, this weekend should hold a lot of memories for me. My sister-in-law is pregnant, as I mentioned, and her baby shower is this weekend. She does not know we're coming. I absolutely cannot wait to surprise her when we arrive!! I had just the greatest time picking out the gifts for her. This Baby Mania I'm experiencing is now at an all-time high with my bestie's baby Dominic on the mind all the time. Can't wait to have a "Mommy and Me and P! Day" next week with them.

The Fourth of July is such a great time: picniks, sunshine, parades, fireworks, grilling, swimming, ice cream, and fun decorations... I'm getting anxious for it already! How about you?? What are all of your fun plans for this weekend?? I can't wait to read more on all of your fabulous adventures.

With all the fun over this amazing holiday, please do try and remember the real reason for the holiday. I remember a few years ago at a fireworks show, before the show began, they played the National Anthem and I found it sad that nobody sang along, nobody put their hand over their heart, nobody stood up, nobody faced the flag. Patriotism runs deep in me and I just like to send out a little friendly reminder to pay homage to our great land on Monday. Lecture over! Enjoy your weekend, lovelies!!