Happy Independance Day.

What better way to celebrate our country's birthday than by going to a good old traditional Major League Baseball game. We dressed as best we could for the holiday is the most red white and blue that we could find. We took our friend, John with us. The Braves played the Marlins. The final score was 4-1 for the Braves. All of the runs were in one inning. There was some fun excitement. I took tons of food because the game was during dinner time and we didn't want to spend the money for an expensive burger at the stadium. If we had been in our original seats we would have roasted, but we found something nice and high in the shade. It was a really nice day.The boys did really well for awhile and they stayed in their seats and watched parts of the game.

Lincoln and Parker eventually made their way into the stands and ran from one end to the other. This was partly another reason for sitting so high, room to run. Lincoln was the only one to sport Braves gear, maybe before we leave Atlanta we will have collected a few more items.We made sure to bring Parker's glove. He was really excited to bring it along, you know in case we would catch a ball. This reminded us of a classic movie, The Sandlot. In the movie 'Smalls' has a plastic mitt that breaks when he's playing catch with his step-dad. Luckily this mitt hasn't broken yet. We are ready for Parker when he really wants to play catch though.
This is the bit of proof that Willie got of me actually at the game. I guess I'm not really keeping an eye on Parker but that's okay. He didn't get hurt. Only Lincoln when he tripped from running too fast down the isles. On the actual 4th of July we heard wonderful testimonies born at church. One Sister stood and said that she had it "click" during conference why she was okay with her sons serving in the military. She bore a strong testimony on the Plan of Salvation. She had come to understand that if anything did happen to her sons while either on their missions or serving the country that they would get to see them again one day. Many members from our ward also spoke about how grateful they are to be living in America, but they have lived in very poor places throughout the world. Some people spoke of all the freedoms we have in this country and that we don't think is a luxury. We forget sometimes to thank Heavenly Father for these blessings. I am grateful to live in America. I'm grateful for the many blessings Willie and I have had in the last few years.
On the 5th of July we attended the Dunwoody Parade. There were some highlights and there were some low-lights. We did enjoy our time as a family though. At this parade they weren't allowed to throw candy. Which turned out to be good for us, we didn't want to be taking home too much. This was the coolest float. We never saw any horses. I think there was a firetruck. A couple of boats and a whole load of campaigners. Parker was a walking billboard by the time the parade was over, elections are at the end of the month. I thought this turned out to be a pretty cool picture with the flag. Parker and Lincoln enjoyed their American flags.