HAPPY 4th OF JULY

Hope you have a lovely day.

"God Bless America"

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #558

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1. It's a big week in the US of A as we celebrate Independence Day. Do you have any special plans? How will you mark the day? BBQ? pool-lake-beach time? fireworks? homemade ice cream? If you're not an American you can tell us what's happening in your corner of the world on Thursday. 

Actually, Adam, Gabby and James are coming over to watch the fireworks we see from our backyard. We will be doing hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad, along with a few other things. They will be spending the night. 

Also, when they were on their cruise we facetimed with them and James requested Fruit Loops, chocolate milk, bacon and donuts. 

Update: Gabby and James tested positive for Covid last night. They will not be coming over. We were exposed to them on Saturday evening but just for a very short time. I wish them well. 

2. What's your favorite 'All-American' dessert? 

Well, I love pumpkin pie, but I will say for an All-American dessert I would go with apple pie with ice cream. 

3. Does that patriotic feeling come easily to you, or are you having to work for it more these days? What's something that makes you proud to be a citizen of your country?  

I would say I probably have to work on it a little harder these days. What makes me proud is our Military and their service to our country. 

4. Your favorite 'patriotic' movie? Favorite patriotic song? 

I'm not sure but I do love "Saving Private Ryan."

5. One simple pleasure on your July 'bucket list'? 

Just one? I have two! Around the 14th we are going to be watching James and the dogs while Adam and Gabby go to a wine vineyard. 

My second one is at the end of July when we are heading to Montana and going to the fair in Great Falls and going to the Rodeo. The best part of course is spending time with Amber, Dylan and their dog Finley. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Some photos from Adam, Gabby and James' cruise from Orlando to St. Thomas, St. Croix, San Juan, Puerto Rico and CocoCay in the Bahamas which is a private island for the Royal's cruise line. 

The view from their room. 

At the beach in St. Thomas.

Adam and James. 

Checking out the view.

James with his cousins and the waiters 

who waited on them during the cruise. 

James waiting in the lounge for their next flight home. 

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Be safe and enjoy your day!

Mark and I are having hot dogs, potato salad and watermelon. We will be watching fireworks from our backyard. 

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Whatever you do today be safe out there. 

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WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #425

Thank you Joyce.

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1. It's been said the best things in life are free...are they? What are some of those things? 

The sky, the moon, the stars and the clouds. Kisses are free too! 

2. Stars or stripes? Red, white, or blue? Apple pie or home made ice cream? Do you like hot dogs? If so, what do you like on yours? 

Stars in the sky for sure! I think I will go with blue. I'm going to say apple pie but if I ever had homemade ice cream I'm sure that would be my choice. Yes I like hot dogs. Mustard for sure. Maybe some relish and chopped onion. 

3. One thing on your summer bucket list? Any plans to make it happen soon? 

At this time I have nothing on my summer bucket list. We did plan on going to Disneyland on July 8th but we are rethinking that because of the heat and it is extremely crowded. Lines for a mile waiting to get in!

4. What's your summer anthem? Yes, you need to have one. 

First thing that came to mind would be DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince "Summertime" which I can't seem to put here for you to listen too.  

  

5. What's something you love about America? If you live outside of America, tell us something you love about the place you call home. 

I'm not sure I can answer that at this time but I proud to be an American! 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

~ Happy 4th of July ~ 

Today is Adam and Gabby's Anniversary and we are going to babysit tonight. This is something we haven't done in 15 months! (They have two anniversary's. The day they legally got married in California which is today and then the day family celebrated their ceremony in Cancun which is in November)

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Wishing everyone a wonderful day!

Stay safe out there....

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Praying that everyone has a beautiful day!

If all goes as planned we are heading over to Adam and Gabby's today for a party. We were told that we must bring chips and my onion dip! We are also bringing deviled eggs. 

I haven't seen James in 25 days so I can't wait to see him. I have seen videos which have been so darn cute. He was on Adam's lap getting tickled and laughing hysterically. Then another video of him doing the army crawl. He is changing to quickly. Before you know it he will be walking! 

GOD BLESS AMERICA

HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFE AND FUN 

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

~GOD BLESS AMERICA~

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

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I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July. I pray for the safety of our country and with all that is going on I am getting scared but we must trust in God's protection over us. 

I was sent this in an email and just had to share:

There are 4,466 army soldiers on the flag, painted red, white, and blue. It took more than 52 hours.

Source

Also, I am finding it difficult to get motivated to read posts right now but I am saving them and I will be around to visit during the week......

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God Bless America

Words and music by Irving Berlin

"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, 
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free, 
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, 
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. " 

God Bless America, 
Land that I love. 
Stand beside her, and guide her 
Thru the night with a light from above. 
From the mountains, to the prairies, 
To the oceans, white with foam 
God bless America, My home sweet home.

~Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July ~

GOD BLESS AMERICA

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming,

Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight

O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,

O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Adam and Tristen are joining Mark, Amber & I today for some family time. We will be having homemade hamburgers that they are bringing over to grill, along with several other yummy things to eat and some cheesecake for dessert.  We will be watching the firework from our backyard. We are usually able to see them from approximately six surrounding towns.  

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

GOD BLESS AMERICA!