family & friends are life's gifts

The Kirkland family spent the 4th of July at home. I know with all the going that we do, that is a little hard to believe, but it is TRUE!!! We were at home....along with several good friends. There is nothing better than sharing the holiday with great friends, great food, and a spectacular fireworks display from our children. We enjoyed...

hugs...

swinging in the yard...

sparklers...

and more sparklers...

friends...

and more friends...

a water balloon fight where I was the TARGET...

grilled corn on the cob...

and finished it with homemade ICE CREAM!!

What a GREAT DAY!!!

Not to mention...my precious husband preached at church on Sunday. A great message I might add..."What's Worth Wanting?" I mean, really, think about what is it in life that you really want. I will share mine with you...yes, I want a lot of material things...but, I want other things in my life too!!! I want my health so I can watch my family grow and see my grandchildren, I want my family to be safe always, and I want the daily stress of Robby running a feedyard in these tough times to be minimized. Those are 3 non-spiritual things that I want for my family. I believe God wants me to have these...He will grant me the desires of my heart. But, what will I do to get these things??? Seriously...what measures will we take to get the things we want in life? Do we take the same measures to grow our relationship with Christ. Honestly, I fail daily!! Thank you Lord for loving me despite my failures and inadequacies.

We all are so thankful for our freedom on 4th of July, and so thankful for the men and women that give their lives daily so that I may be free here in the USA. I want thinking of my freedom in Christ...WOW!!! What a huge deal. Give your only son to die, so that the world may be free in Christ??? FREEDOM!!!! Kinda leaves me speechless.....

Hope your 4th was blessed...love you all!!!