Thursday, July 3, 2008

Happy 4th of July!

I love the Fourth of July! The parades, the fireworks, the picnics and patriotism. Most of all, I love the red, white and blue of our flag and seeing it floating in the sunshine on so many porches and flagpoles and buntings on white porches. It's the essence of summer and a reminder that we live in a country that may not be perfect, but it is free. I want to thank everyone who participated in the recipe swap this week. There are some fantastic recipes I need to try now, and you should too. Maybe for your Fourth of July party:>) I hope everyone has a fantastic Fourth! Thanks to Kari and Kijsa for hosting this fabulous Flag Parade:>)

30 comments:

Connie said...

God bless America......truly the home of the brave and the land of the FREE and freedom loving, generous hearted people! America, I love you!!!!!!!!!
Smoochies to our veterans....
Connie

Beverly said...

Kathy, thank you for hosting the recipe swap. There are definitely some I plan to try.

Those flowers are gorgeous.

Go USA. We're so blessed.

Mary said...

Happy Fourth of July, Kathy! Love your photo!
xoxo,
Mary

ellen b said...

Beautiful hanging basket! Love the red shed in the background, too. Happy 4th to you!

Donna said...

Happy fourth!!!
Love your planter.

Hugs,
Donna

Jan & Tom's Place said...

Have a BLESSED fourth, Kathy!!!

Thanks for the visit and the comments you left today!

Jan

Bobbie said...

Gosh! I love that planter! Flowers so pretty with the flag in it!

Shelia said...

Kathy, I agree with you! I'm so proud to be an American living with the freedoms we have. Your flowers are so beautiful!
Have a wonderful fourth of July!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

The Summer Kitchen Interiors said...

Gotta love petunias!
Have a great fourth!
Karla & Karrie

ShabbyInTheCity said...

Happy 4th! Will there be red, white and blue cheesecake EARL?????

A Hint of Home said...

Your flowers are beautiful. Happy 4th.

Thrifty Miss Priss said...

The flowers are wonderful! Have a safe and Happy Weekend!

Scooterblu's Whimsy said...

Fabulous flowers! Happy 4th!
~Rhonda

KarenHarveyCox said...

Kathy, Happy Fourth of July. Thanks for the note about the Fabulous Flag-Flying Fourth. Karen

Counting Your Blessings said...

I was just reading over at pinkicingonthcake about the signers of the Declaration and what became of them. Our freedom is so precious and most of us don't even think about it. Blessings.. Polly

Lallee said...

Thank you for your recent visit, Kathy. Love your new patriotic hearts!

Happy 4th!
Lallee

Terri and Bob said...

Love the flowers! Happy 4th!

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Beautiful image and the recipe looks delish.

Tara said...

Kathy

Hope you are enjoying the fourth with you and yours!

Linda said...

Happy 4th of July Kathy! I love your flowers...have a wonderful day. Hugs, Linda

Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio said...

Happy 4th Kathy! Have a wonderful weekend..
Hugs,
Penny

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Hoping your 4th is a memorable one! Cheers!!!!

xo
Becky

Kari & Kijsa said...

Wonderful post!! Thank you so much for waving your flag in the parade!

Happy Independence Day!
kari & kijsa

Mary Isabella said...

Love the beautiful Flower arrangement....Mary

ginger at enchanting cottage said...

I hope that you had a wonderful
4th of July. I miss out on the recipe swap but WOW! I can hardly wait ot try some of the ones that I read.
Take care,
ginger

Sandy said...

Love the beautiful photo Kathy!

TattingChic said...

What a nice picture! I hope you and your family all had a wonderful Fourth of July.

daisy cottage said...

Hi Sweet Kathy!
I have had so much fun catching up with you here - always a bright spot in my day and I love your latest heart creations! Adorable and charming, as always! I hope you had a wonderful 4th!
xo,
Kim

Rhondi said...

A perfect hanging planter for a patriotic holiday. I love it.

peinture et autres said...

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kiss for you, from Avignon, France
Sory i don't speak english!!!
But i like your blog !!!

Isabelle,
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and
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