So for now you get random posts!
Our one week anniversary was on the Fourth of July. I cant believe how fast that week went by. It was nice to have the excuse of the holiday to take a break from our busy new life and spend time with Steve's family.
We started the day by waking up really late and heading over to Steve's parents house for a Fourth of July brunch. After brunch we made the beautiful drive out to Morristown to spend the evening with Steve's brother Rick, Rick's wife Holly, and their adorable children.
It was right as we pulled up to Steve's brothers house that I experienced my first dose of homesickness. I was able to hold it together somewhat but then I went shopping with Holly and Steve's mom and we passed a pet store which reminded me of my sweet little niece Adie (the girl is obsessed with animals). It took everything in my power not to burst into tears. I just miss my family so much!
After the homesickness wore off a little I was able to relax and have a fun time. We had dinner at Rick and Holly's and then went to a park to watch fireworks. The fireworks were amazing! It was so much fun.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones together for our first holiday as a married couple!
Lots of people there for fireworks! There was even a country band there for our listening enjoyment before the fireworks.
Steve playing with his adorable niece. She calls me "Aunt Steph-a-mie"
Awesome fireworks!
After the park we went back to Rick and Holly's and did some of our own fireworks. Fireworks aren't illegal in TN so we got to set off some real fireworks!
It was a great day! I am so grateful to live in a free country and grateful for all the brave men (for example, my husband!) and women who fight and give their all for our freedom. I hope everyone had a happy Independence Day!!
I am loving your posts. For some reason Google won't let me post at work. I'll try to do better at responding at home. I am sorry about your homesickness, but I am glad that you have some of Steve's family there.
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