July 4th...I am grateful for so much!

Am I making you hungry yet???? These are my BBQ beans and they are usually requested at every family gathering. Our celebration on the fourth was no different.
I know these potatoes look a little pale.....this was before they hit the grill. I baked them, then added some melted margarine and topped them with rib rub. Once grilled then we can top them like a regular baked potato.
These are the soon to be cooked brats and hot dogs. We thought the kids might not like bratwurst sausages. Making the brats was "fun". We had to buy beer to boil them in before putting them on the grill. Neither of us are drinkers at all....so we had to call someone who knew something about beer to tell us which kind to buy. Then, when we went to buy it, they needed to card us???? at the grocery store. It was kind of funny considering that there is NO mistaking that we are well above the age limit here.

Abigail and her Huntsville cousins are enjoying dessert after lunch. I am grateful she has great cousins here and in Georgia that she enjoys spending time with.

After our family meal, Grandma and the three grandkids enjoy playing ball in the street between rain showers. I am SO grateful for a Grammy who is full of energy and enjoys doing active things with the grandchildren. She works so hard at being a good Grammy and really being a super influence in their lives.

We had such a nice and relaxing day. After everyone left, we headed out to Bridge Street to see a wonderful fireworks display. Again, this happened between rain showers. We had no more gotten home and settled in until a NICE rain shower started and eventually lulled us to sleep:) We are grateful for the rain and for so many things not even related to the holiday we celebrated today.

Of course, we are very grateful to the Lord for blessing our nation and for the many people who have given their lives or who have made great sacrifices to help protect our freedom in the USA!!