this land is your land

happy fourth of july!

I've always loved the firework show. 

Patriotism is all in the barbecue, the family, the whole she-bang! 

But the fireworks will always be my favorite. 

How can you celebrate our country's freedom 

without big explosives in the sky? 

You just can't. 

It all begins with a couple starter fireworks to build up the anticipation.

Then you move on to the booming sounds that 

fill your ears which you (in my case) begin to hate, 

but start to love even up to the finale.
Then before you know it's over and your shouting for more.

Living in this big Ohio suburban neighborhood,

every direction you look there are houses shooting up

big real fireworks so the show is really all around you.

Which is pretty cool. 

{plus fireworks have been going since last thursday}

The best July 4ths I've ever spent were in New Hampshire.

My older sisters and brothers were there and all

the kids I've known since I was 5 years old.

There were live bands and food vendors and all those

carny games you see at Sixx Flags.

Plus the show was always an hour long or longer,

 much better than this year's 10 minute show.

hope you all had an amazing fourth of July!

and we feasted

I am thankful for...

1. my family

2. my education

3. my friends

4. my dog of course

This past week was wonderful! We had thanksgiving break which was full of two hour drives home, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, the most delicious turkey my mom has made yet! (seriously. juicy & tender, it was practically falling apart!), sleepless parties with my friends and my fave black friday sales! I just wish I took pictures and documented my week...

Seriously.

Thursday, best friends Maddie, Kenzie, & Morgan stayed up all night to go to Urban Outfitters! They were having a 50% sale on all sale items, which was not too shabby! We all had great finds.

I babysat & also went to this churchy musical play called "Savior of the World". It was better than expected. I had a quaint little vacation and in just the small amount of TWO WEEKS I will go home again for almost a whole MONTH! It will be a beast to have to pack for.

xox