This week it's very hard not to think about living in the United States of America and the many freedoms we enjoy here.
I particularly love the Star Spangled Banner and I think the third verse is something we don't hear very often so in a tribute to patriotism here is the final verse:
Oh, thus be it ever, when free men shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust!"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
I love how the verse attributes our freedom to the hand of God. I promise not to break into "I'm Proud to Be an American, " but what can I say I am and I am so grateful I was born here.
Look how cute these guys are.
This little buddy was just playing away right in front of the glass.
All I can say about him is what a ham.
I think this my favorite of all the zoo pictures. Sorry to wake you buddy.
Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear and fuzzy wuzzy had tons of hair. This was the only bear we could get to come out while we were there.
We loved the zoo and would highly recommend it if you are ever in the area.
This is our shot from the Tower of Terror. I am a bit afraid of heights and I think I lost about three years of my life on this ride. It was very exciting, but I believe in this picture my eyes are definitely closed.
Who doesn't love an electric parade? These are just a couple of my favorites from the parade.
Hi Walt and Mickey
When you were a kid did you think the castle was humungous? It doesn't quite feel that way as an adult.
Big Thunder Mountain
The Matterhorn. This is my favorite Disneyland ride, a definite classic. Matt loved the Indian Jones ride, which is pretty great too.
My first shot with a Disneyland character.
The newest ride in Disneyland is the Buzz Lightyear. It is an interactive ride where you actually get to shoot targets and keep score. It is terribly addicting, but the lines are huge. I loved it almost as much as the small kids and the men.
All I can say is nobody throws a party like Disney. This shot doesn't do the fireworks justice. There is something magical about a spectacular fireworks show over the castle. I loved it!
In San Diego Matt and I were able to do a session and we were asked to do some sealings as well.
Check out the box the puzzle came in. Notice anything unusual?
Any guesses where we got the puzzle? Cheers to the D.I. 