July 2nd - Aria is born

On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted for the states to declare independence from Great Britain. The future 2nd President of the United States, John Adams, wrote his wife, Abigail saying: 

"The second day of July will be the most memorable Epocha, in the history of America. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shrews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."

239 years later, Aria Ruth Quist was born on July 2nd thereby affirming Mr. Adams' prediction.

Mother and daughter are doing fine.

Here is Jake's idea of Take Your Daughter to Work Day.

And here is the Quist Family 4

Aria is the squished one.