From Shannon: “Last year our preschool group got involved in the democratic process to learn more about our country. Sadly, she didn’t win the race.”

Shannon’s mother-in-law, riding in the 4th of July parade in 1962.

Shannon blogs at Pineapples & Artichokes.

From Kym: “My son loves to help my dad raise the flags in the mornings. We are teaching him proper way to handle the flag, as well as the pledge! It’s a special tradition to pass down to my son!”

Kym blogs at Our Crazy Corner of the World.

Baz waiting for Daddy to finish voting in the 2010 mid-term elections.

Emily blogs sporadically at Embrita Blogging.

17-year-old Jorje posing outside the Oklahoma State Capitol building.
At the time, it was the only capitol building in the country with no dome. A dome was added in 2002.

Oklahoma has the only state capitol grounds in the United States with active oil rigs.

Jorje blogs at Momma Jorje.