Happy Fourth!!!

So, Bri and I are spending America's Birthday down in Tucson with her family. We call it Tucson, but it's actually the Catalina-Oro Valley area, and it is bee-you-tee-full. I don't want to post too much today because I want to get outside and enjoy the amazing weather and the pool.

However, I do have one quick thing to say. I freakin' love the country that I live in. Every year I wish the joy and pride that comes from this holiday would penetrate out society and be more prevalent throughout every day life. I'm fully aware that our country isn't perfect; but there are few things in my life that I feel more blessed about than being able to call myself an American.

I have so many awesome memories from this holiday throughout the years: Several firework shows at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. Judging a homemade apple pie contest in Liberal, Kansas. Sitting on the 5th hole tee-box at the Park City (Utah) Country Club watching an epic firework display.

There is something we hear more on the fourth day of July than any other day of the year; that is, "God Bless America." This is so true. God has blessed this country, as He has also blessed everyone of us that are fortunate enough to call it "home".