4th of July

  "Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the   field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not    what course others may take; but as for me, Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!"       -Patrick Henry, 1755


"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."                       - George Washington

Praise the Lord that we can celebrate Independence day! 236 years ago, our forefathers declared to England and King George that they would not stand for his injustice and tyranny. They proclaimed themselves free. Free to make their own choices. Free to be governed by themselves. 

FREEDOM

is a precious word. 

It is not something that is free however. Many men, women and children have given their time, fortune, land, family and some even their lives, so that today we could be free. 

Don't forget their sacrifice. Remember them. 

Thank those who are still alive who give of themselves.

For the 4th, I decided to make some patriotic cookies. I had the day off which meant I actually had the time to do it. :) Start off with some Alaskan blueberries and (not Alaskan) strawberries. 

So vibrant blue... and vibrant in taste! 

Cookies baked, icing made, blueberries ready. Time to slice the strawberries and.... 

 you have.... Red, white & blue Stars!

They look pretty cool, huh? 

but they took a lot of time! so after 14 of them, I decided it was enough. :)