A little something pretty to kick off the weekend! Photo submitted by Jason Hopkins

Teach them young! Photo submitted by Kristin Hawker

Good Morning from the country! Photo submitted Ashley Baker

Just a girl & her Ne-Ne having fun splashing around! Photo submitted by Ashlyn Kay

Absolute beauty! Photo submitted by Maureen Kunz, photo taken by Nathan Durbin

The storms rolling in! Photo submitted by Ian Kirkendoll

Even in a burn pile, Illinois corn grows tall! Photo submitted by Kathy Moore

Bringing back lots of childhood memories on this one! Isabella Alfredson loves singing into a fan! Photo submitted by Kelly Goodman

No caption needed! Photo submitted by Angie Younker

Xavier Hancock watching fireworks against a beautiful sunset in Blue Mound! Photo submitted by Amanda Hancock

Pictured is Holly, letting her very special friends at Hickory Estates know she misses them! Photo submitted by Kim Kruse

Loving the fireworks! Photo submitted by Cathy Mathias

Lane and mason were excited to see the playground open! Photo submitted by Lindsey Paige 

Nothing better than ice cream on a hot day! Photo submitted by Janet Crowder

Another memorable 4th of July at the farm of Mike and Jane Bliler! Submitted by Keri Mateer

Pictured is Jolie swimming with her newest little friend! Photo submitted by Jordan Cavatorta

Celebrating Ariana's 8th grade graduation from a safe distance! Photo submitted by Lori McDaniel

Avery loves to celebrate the Fourth! Photo submitted by Amy Nation 

Picture perfect on the 4th of July. Photo submitted by Lori Bettis

Starting her young, looks like she's ready to go! Photo submitted by Harley Smith 

Pictured is Arabella, enjoying the Blue Mound fireworks! Photo submitted by Rachel Frazier

Back in action! Photo submitted by Tarra Norris

Watching over Freedom Field in Stonington. Photo submitted by Rhea Dooley

Pausing for a quick picture between dances are Avery, Payslie and Maya at this years CPDA Dance Recital! Photo submitted by Nikki Moran

Proud Father! Photo submitted by Lynn Szabo

More photogenic wildlife! Photo submitted by Kokila Satheesh

Pictured are David and Kaleighna enjoying sunset fishing at Lake Taylorville! Photo submitted by Kelly Millburg

Happy 4th of July! 

Celebrating in style!

Brock is ready to celebrate the 4th! Photo submitted by Kami Payne

Powering up the neighborhood! Photo submitted by Katy Carter