Happy 4th of July!

POOP! 

That is right, you read it. That is all I am going to say but that is how my day started yesterday and today as a Momma. Ugh! There are just some of things that never get easier, no matter how long you have been a parent. ;)

On a good note, I am down 2.6 pounds!!! Seeing that on the scale, definitely made my morning cheer up! I have a goal of trying my hardest to loose 17 pounds by my birthday. Got to get myself healthy to raise these babies and keep up with them. When Alexis starts walking, I am going to have to keep up with her and Levi! Got to get my butt in shape before they can beat me. 

Today is the 4th of July and as everyone that is close to me knows, the military is very close to my heart. I see that the 4th equals freedom, because of those who serve and have served. Let us never forget that. It is not just a day to see fireworks and cookout. Many veterans are suffering illness, pains and injuries. Did you know that 22 veterans a day commit suicide?

Yep, you read that right... 22 people who served our country and were in the military, decide that the situation they are in right now, is too much to bare. So they call it quits and take their life. 22 a day is too many! Please reach out to anyone you know that is a veteran or is active duty. Check on them once a month, take them out to dinner. Make sure they are doing okay in their current situation. I guarantee it will mean more to them then you know.

Happy 4th of July from The Brown Family

Here's to *taking life day by day and counting our blessings along the way*