Today we celebrate our freedom, we celebrate our country and all it provides for us. We are fortunate to be American. We are blessed!
I spent 4th of July morning with the wonderful people of Vernon Hills, getting to participate in their parade - one of the largest in the state. The organizers were exceptionally helpful and friendly, and everyone on the parade route was welcoming with applause and congratulations for all of the entrants. It was a terrific event I can't wait to be on the "sidelines" for next year!
My thanks to Lisa of the Vernon Hills Parade/ 4th of July Celebration Organization for coordinating this event for me, to Jeff and Renee' Wilkin who were there to provide a very festive and stylish ride for the event. And to Eric and Elena as well who got to be a part of the event, too. That was probably the best part for me - getting to share that with them! Elena sang songs and yelled happy Indepedence day...and then "Happy Cuddle Day" (because "Mommy, everyone likes a cuddle and that will make them smile since our candy ran out!"). It was also very special to get to see in the crowd, Mrs. IL 1996, Paige, who shouted hello from the crowd ( I missed most of what she said because of a lot of noise - but I didn't miss her beauty. That lady looks gorgeous no matter what!).
Enjoy and may you have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!
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