4th of July Purchase

 As we all know, our economy is struggling a bit, right? Brian and I decided what better way to celebrate our country than to help stimulate the economy and go shopping! Not just any shopping though, furniture shopping! We were in the market for a couch and loveseat for the living room as well as a dresser for one of the kids' rooms. We knew we wanted to buy them around the 4th for the big sale.... oops, I mean holiday ;) On the 3rd, we finalized our selections and the kids and I went and bought them! Then on the 4th, we picked them up!

  Love seat with a cute little model 

 The new couch!

I tried to get Chyler to pose on the couch, but this was the best I could get. (Despite the sadness in her eyes, I have to say she has mastered the sad face, pouty lip and all.)

 The new dresser

We love our furniture, but unfortunately for us that's all the excitement our day included. Well, that, packing, and driving 3 hours to my parent's house to leave on our vacation the next day (post coming soon). I think this may have been the first year I didn't even see any fireworks. Lame-o! 

Despite our lack of celebration, I am proud to be a citizen of the United States. (In fact, I just turned in my voting registration application so I can vote in our new district.) On the 4th, Brian told me the story behind the national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. If you haven't heard it and have about 10 minutes, take a look. It's pretty inspiring and makes me think twice when I hear the national anthem.