Happy 4th of July!

I was excited to share the American tradition with Melissa while we were in Wisconsin. Growing up, my Mom and I would spend our summers in Wisconsin. My favorite part of the summer was the 4th of July. We would drive into another small town called Genoa that is nestled into a bluff that overlooks the Mississippi River. One Catholic church is the hub of social activity for the community. Every 4th, the church sponsors a chicken dinner for the adults, games for the kids (including a minnow races) and all the bingo people can handle. The whole event is run by amazing older church ladies who can bake a mean pie. As I grow older, I am always happy to return to see time standing still.