Happy July, my friends! Today, I thought I would share a few pictures from our past Fourth of July celebrations. My mom loved this special holiday. She loved the patriotic music the most, and always sang along while waving her little flag. Madison shares that love of the Fourth of July and is happily carrying on my mom's traditions. Looking back at our celebrations through the years, I notice the places we called home have changed, my children have grown, and while we miss the loved ones who are no longer here, we find comfort in knowing they are indeed celebrating with us, and actually have a much better view of the fireworks from their spot in the sky.
Little Cutie!
Well, time for me to go put on the coffee and start a load of laundry. I don't have anything planned today, so I will probably make a grocery list and start thinking about next year's curriculum. Peyton and Chris are coming down for the weekend, so I want to get their room ready, too. We, like much of the country, are expecting extremely hot temperatures over the next few days. Stay cool and safe, my friends. Anything requiring too much exertion can wait, right? These days are the ones my mom used to pull the heavy drapes closed to keep out the sun, and we would sip Country Time Lemonade while watching an old movie together. One of our favorites was What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, I remember. Have a nice Wednesday, my friends. See you back here on Friday!
Billie Jo
I smiled through the entire post seeing your sweet family over the years enjoying the 4th. I know you all will make this one just as special and enjoy it. Stay cool!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! You really know how to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Billie Jo, for the walk down memory lane. Wishing you a lovely day, smiles.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful large family. And I recognize your mom in her patriotic shirt! I love your fireworks shot where everything was turned to red!! That is amazing. Stay cool, my friend! Temps here supposed to be over 100.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures tell it all!! Love, fun, patriotism, and more love!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these throwback pics. Maybe someday you'll be the grandma holding a sticky popsicle tot and holding the glow sticks and you'll keep living it up with the family!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous sweet family photos - the best of times! And the one with the fireworks over the water and the red glow - absolutely stunning. Stay as cool as possible and enjoy the time with family!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Happy 4th of July weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
ReplyDeleteGreat memories. You'll be making more this year! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful assortment of photos and memories you shared, Billie Jo! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous series of photos Billie Jo, each one brought a smile, along with the memories. Wishing you and your Loved Ones, a Very Happy 4th of July. Stay safe and cool! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I bet you are so excited to have you Peyton and Chris coming! Yay! I hope you have a lovely weekend with everyone. Great throwback of pictures.
ReplyDeleteHappiest Fourth of July wishes! So many fun and festive "red white and blue" memories...and more to be made soon! Love the festive look of your blog. And all the pictures!!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet photos. Thank you for sharing them. That is one beautiful 4th of July table. Enjoy your weekend. Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteAnother fun post and so many, many great photos and that water behind looks to me, super peaceful and fun. Got some more fresh corn here too and dang, it's been crazy good fun of corn. Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour kids are so beautiful, they are so unique and lovely. Seems they get more pretty as time passes. I might add your last girl is really learning from her older sisters. You and Steve deserve an award! Your son...found your younger twin. Dee
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