Hi, Everyone...
and
HAPPY JULY 4th...2013
Deed's and I were going to make an amazing little CENTERPIECE for our July table...
but, after spray painting this Styrofoam about 20,000 times,
it just would NOT cover...(is it that 98 cent spray paint?)
Then...we tried WRAPPING the piece with red and white ribbon
but it wasn't working.....
and we had 12 people on their way over to EAT.....
and time was running out..
we just gave up on THIS project and....
...went straight to THIS with our cute little patriotic sticks.
Placed in this pot of pretty, green IVY,
we had a great little centerpiece...
We even left the PINK and WHITE bow and ribbon on it
and it was STILL cute.
We have a PAPA MURPHEY'S PIZZA SHOP
that make your pizza fresh, while you wait...
then we bake them at home.
OH SO GOOD AND FRESH...
These are HAWAIIAN, with Canadian bacon and pineapple
and CHICKEN, with Blu Cheese and spinach....
both....OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. GOOD.
A plain Cheese....
and a
Pepperoni .....
Mr. Sweet made a HUGE Green Salad and an awesome Fruit Salad
of which I did NOT get a photo of....
My silly, totally adorable grand, ANDREA,
playing UNICORN with an Ice Cream SUGAR CONE....
I did NOT get photos of ALL MY PEOPLE...
they were all about to leave for VACATIONS
and we just gathered, ate, hugged, kissed and waved GOOD BYE.
There's a few of us, back there, reflected in the mirrors....but never did get all 12 of us.
We also had MUDSLIDE COFFEE ice cream
STRAWBERRY FROZEN YOGURT
VANILLA
and SHERBET
...all so good in a SUGAR CONE...my favorite way to eat ice cream..
Cookies in THE COLORS OF THE DAY
Since our kids and their families were going out of town for the 4th, we all got together on the
30th so we could share our family time.
No time for grilling and all that stuff...we just were glad to have a little time together.
I love God...
I love America..
I love our beautiful flag...
I love our freedom...
I love YOU....
but it's my FAMILY that is MY HEART.
Have a great holiday...
and stay SAFE.
No time for grilling and all that stuff...we just were glad to have a little time together.
I love God...
I love America..
I love our beautiful flag...
I love our freedom...
I love YOU....
but it's my FAMILY that is MY HEART.
Have a great holiday...
and stay SAFE.
30 comments:
You and yours certainly know how to have fun together, BJ, and that's what the holidays are all about. Have a great day tomorrow!
Great center piece! Looks like all of you were having a great time and that's what it's all about - family.
Happy 4th.
Mary
That was a great recovery on the centerpiece! Wish I were there...that good looks awesome. Have a "Fabulous Fourth"!
xo Ginger
Happy 4th of July BJ! Wishing you a great day:@)
Happy 4th!
love the decorations. so fun!! red, white & blue are perfect colors together. ( :
I see a glimpse of you in the famous photographer's forward stance. Ha! So adorable. Yes, our families mean the world to us! May yours have a wonderful vacation! Looks like an amazing party.
Beautiful time spent with family:) Happy 4th to you dear BJ! Hope all have a safe and fun day! HUGS!
The exact date doesn't matter, on any Holiday. It's the gathering of family, which counts. :-)))))
Love the pic of you, in the mirror, taking pics. Love it!!!!!!!
HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY...
What a fun party ... love the centerpiece. So happy you are able to get together with your family so often. The pizzas look so good. Great way to celebrate.
Happy 4th.
Hugs,
Audrey Z.
Having family around you at holidays is always good. Your center piece looks great. The food looks great also. Have a blessed day and Happy 4th of July. Madeline
Such a cute centerpiece. And I'm glad you got to spend some good quality family time with your family.
Forget the decorations, just bring on the food. Happy day my friend.
Oh what fun! It looks like you all had a great time. Your grand daughter, is adorable! Thanks for taking the time and stopping by my blog world.
Happy 4th of July BJ!
BJ, I always love your family celebrations. Happy Birthday USA!!!
thank you so much, 'Honey-bun' for visiting and commenting in my new blog... "In Dragonfly Hollow."
Thank you!
Don't know what's going on there really, as yet. But it is a place to be a wee bit different, than everything on my regular blog...."Auntie sezzzzzz..."
Hugs!!!
From "Dragonfly Hollow."
Everything looks great BJ and it sounds like wonderous fun you had!
Continue the fun and have a blessed 4th of July!
Hugs,
Patti
Happy 4th of July! It seems you have a great time with your family. Thanks for your lovely comment BJ...
Your centerpiece turned out great! I love how you made the holiday your own with pizza. Can't think of anything better! What a happy family time!
PS. I love your adorable kitchen!
All your hard work looks wonderful and good times filled the air!...:)JP
Don't you hate it when the picture in your mind won't translate to the craft? Doesn't look like it was missing from your celebration with family, though! Happy Independence Day from your northern neighbour!
:D What a happy post. Your family members are always so dang cute....good genes!
LOVE the centerpiece. Happy Fourth, my dear!
xo,
RJ
Happy Independence Day!
Marina from Spain
Your second choice centerpiece turned out great, just right for the 4th. AND...your unicorn is adorable!!
Love your centerpiece and the fact that you simply put them in with greenery. I can't always rely on fresh flowers in the garden so I like the idea of a pretty plant for the dining room table that I decorate.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Great holiday decor!!
Thanks so much for your visit!!
Hugs,
Debbie
What fun...and what a cute granddaughter you have! Did you celebrate at the new house, or the old. Since the pool is at the new home, I suspecte you celebrated there?
Hi BJ, Yes, your granddaughter is adorable! Great idea to celebrate holidays whenever you can get the family together! What ever works! (Your recipes on Pinterest look pretty amazing!
Cheers!,
Barbara
Yup, family first bj! Looks like you had a joyous time. We had a wonderful 4th of July breakfast out under the pergola and I did not snap a single pic. Sometimes just gotta do that. Enjoy and not worry. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
LOVE your decor! Looks like a fun gathering - makes me want pizza for dinner! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
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