From Sea to Shining Sea

by | Jul 7, 2018 | Cousins, FSSP, July 4th, Priests | 5 comments

“It will be celebrated… with pomp and parade… bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” – John Adams

  
 

While we had a simple celebration out here on the west coast, the older boys spent the 4th of July visiting battlefields with their cousins over on the east coast! One of their uncles was able to drive up from his parish and join them as well! The last time we saw him was last year on the 4th of July when he flew out and baptized our baby girl. The year has flown by!

5 Comments

  1. Marion
    Marion on February 15, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    What a beautiful family. I love the photo of your older boys with their cousins at the cannons. God Bless. Marion

    2018-07-07 20:40:53

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  2. Joan
    Joan on February 15, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    The children look so patriotic in their red,white and blue outfits. Blessings to you and yours. Joan

    2018-07-07 20:42:28

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  3. Marilyn
    Marilyn on February 15, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    Your children are so beautiful. Looks like a great time was had by all on the 4th of July. God Bless America. God Bless Marilyn

    2018-07-07 20:44:49

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  4. Sarah
    Sarah on February 15, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    Beautiful pictures! What a fun adventure that must have been for the boys.

    2018-07-10 06:51:22

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  5. Guest
    Guest on February 15, 2022 at 5:19 pm

    Picture perfect! Your family really does have a grace to capture such loveliness. Poetic.

    2018-07-10 18:48:30

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