#533. For baby Jude... and his allegiance to the CUBS! (and his red hair that will only add spice to my dear friends Brittany and Israel's life)


#534. For neighborhood 4th of July parades.... and decorated trailers, and loads of candy being pelted by small children from the above trailer at unsuspecting folks lounging in chairs in their yards while watching the parade go by.
#535. for small lungs singing "God Bless America" at least 100 times with much vigor!

#536. snow cones, jolly ranchers, homemade cookies....happy faces!!
#537. for the attempted "eggless waffle" that John sweetly made for my allergic blond one... in discussing the outcome of this pitiful waffle, we all could clearly see what job the egg truly plays in proper waffle making!! However, John's kindness blessed us both!