July 4th, smiles and rememberance.......

4th of July always makes me think of Grandpa James who passed away, well over two years now. I cant believe how fast time goes. Since I met Phil, we; and his family would go to a camp ground for the day down in the sticks of Montpiller to watch fireworks and hang out with Grandpa James and his family. This became a tradition and now when the 4th rolls around, I think about Grandpa James and miss him here on earth (more than usual) but smile knowing he is up there in Heaven.

This year we went up to the Lake and spent it with family out on the pontoon in the middle of lake with our little boy. Colt loved the fireworks, he would say "boom" and open his mouth in amazement, then he would try running on the boat to his cousins, Grammy, and aunt angie.. then run back to mommy and daddy...then Buss and Caroline. Making his rounds, stopping to look up in the sky. I should have known at 1 year old he wouldnt be scared of the fireworks but love them just like his Grandpa James.

We miss you Grandpa, and I tell Colt about you and show him your pictures and tell him how you see so many "fireworks" and "pretti's" in Heaven when we do our prayers.