Happy 4th!

Not many people (if any) know this...I ALWAYS get choked up when I hear, sing, or talk about anything that has to do with being an American. I got teary eyed the other night as we were watching the fireworks at Taylorsville Dayzz and I heard all of the patriotic songs. I sang along with them. I hope no one heard me. When I watched The Next Food Network Star I cried when they were talking to the Service men and women who so bravely serve this country. They had just gotten back from a tour in Iraq. I could not have stood up there and talked about my food without crying. Silly huh? As I was driving to pick up Steve from work yesterday The Battle Hymn of the Republic came on my ipod and I sang along and cried. I have no idea why this happens. I LOVE being an American. I'm proud of it and that will NEVER change. I am so excited to celebrate the 4th of July with my family. I love seeing the parade. I love seeing the kids run out in the street to pick up the candy that has been thrown at them. I love the BBQs, the parks and the fireworks.

I LOVE fireworks. I love why we light fireworks on the 4th. I can only imagine what it was like to be there...fighting for our freedom. I LOVE our National Anthem.

I feel such gratitude for all of the brave men and women who have and who continue to fight for our country and our freedom that I enjoy. I am overwhelmed that they would do this for me and for all of us.

THANK YOU - Thank you for sacrificing so much in my behalf. Thank you for leaving your families, friends and the comforts of home to go fight for me. I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated. Thank you for EVERYTHING you do even laying down your lives for me. I know these are simple words but they are all I have - THANK YOU.