Land of the Free, Home of the Brave....

This 4th of July was different, in that it was the first time we weren't in the United States to celebrate the day of our Nation's Independence.  We weren't sure how it would go, and if it would be as fun as in the states, but it was great!  Imagine the joy we could experience as we celebrated the morning of the 4th in Berlin.....seeing a Wall broken down, freeing the citizens of East Germany, and embracing the freedoms we have!

We returned  home in time for the 4th of July celebration on post, to include bumper cars, bouncy houses, face painting, fake tattoos, and junk food galore.  To make the day even better......everything except the food was free!!!

We ate, we played, we talked with friends newly made friend, and we watched fireworks with several hundred people. Honestly, there's nothing better than starting a fireworks display, than with an entire airfield of soldiers and their family members, standing for the Star Spangled Banner, saluting or with hands or hearts....SUCH an amazing feeling!  We are truly blessed and honored to have been able to spend this day with our military family!

Overall - it was a great evening! The only thing that could've made it any better would've been to have our friends or family with us - but maybe next year?!?!?