CORPUS CHRISTI Family and freedom can be a perfect mix on the Fourth of July. <\/p>\n
It's found in backyard barbecues, festive parades and poppin' fireworks displays. <\/p>\n
Family tends to bring out a deeper meaning to the day, a group of eight children from the Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi said. <\/p>\n
\"You get to celebrate with your family,\" said Jordan Ramos, 8. \"You get to see your uncle that you never see.\" <\/p>\n
Jordan also may see his parents who live in Dallas today. <\/p>\n
He said he loves America because it gives him the freedom to travel places and to play football and to hit baseballs at a batting range. <\/p>\n
In addition to family, the children said the day usually means savoring some good eats, such as barbecue ribs, menudo and sausage. <\/p>\n
But it also allows for reflection on what the day means independence. <\/p>\n
\"We are free, and we get to do whatever we want,\" said Chloe Rodriguez, 9. <\/p>\n
\"Well, not whatever,\" her friend, Selena Willis, chimed in. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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