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Candy Edition! I was thinking about my Mom's 50th birthday party.  It was a wonderful memory because I worked really hard on it and planned it for 9 months to make it great for her.  Because she didn't have a 25th wedding anniversary, I knew I was going to go all out for her 50th.  I had family, friends, people from high school, co-workers (ones I knew she liked! 😁) and I loved seeing her face when she would see people she hadn't seen in a long time.  One of the biggest hits that people talked about for years after were the retro candy baskets on every table.  I bought ones that I knew were her favorites as well as looking at what were popular at the time.   People lost their minds and were squealing like kids when they saw their favorites. I got all of the candy through Candy Favorites website and it's always so fun to look through. I was perusing the site, I was thinking of what stuff I'd want in the baskets on my table for a party like Mom's: Cher...
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Happy Independence Day


I love this postcard because it reminds me of the coastline along Montauk Lighthouse that was commissioned by George Washington.  I hope you're taking the time today to enjoy the freedoms our service men and women have fought for and continue to fight for today.

I didn't keep my promise to have a relaxing weekend, by 7:30 am Saturday morning, I was out painting the garage door.  We had the paint left over and I figured I'd beat the association to the punch and I was done by 9 am.  Sunday we headed to every home improvement store in the land and bought fence paint for the INSIDE of the patio (what we see) and some stuff to make craftsman style headers for our doors for some interest on the cheap.  I guess we've neglected so many projects for so long that once you get into that mode, you just kind of see what you can do with what you've got left (paint or primer) to make some impact.  Who knows if the header thing will look right or not but even if it doesn't work on the doors, I want to do it over the windows.  (After we decide if we're going to replace one or two this year or wait until next year depending on the price.)  By some miracle, we got the fence primed and painted.  That was my workout because I did it from 10:30 am until 6:30 pm with a stop for lunch and I was jacked from arse to toes.  Actually, as I type I have ice packs on both feet whilst letting the ibuprofen take hold and the Mr is up taking a hot bath for his part in the shenanigans.

Oy.

Yeah...back to 4th of July.

If you're grilling out, you can make it healthier with some great grilled veggies yummy kebobs with lean meats and fruit salad or angel food cake with sliced strawberries and blueberries can make a delicious patriotic dessert!  (Though I think we're sticking with popsicles because after yesterday, mama's LAZY!)

We're taking today to celebrate, recoup, and relax!

Happy 4th of July all!

Do you go see fireworks for the holiday?

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  1. dalbador1July 4, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    Love this postcard! You guys have earned a relaxing day of just chillin' and healing those muscles!

    We don't go to the fireworks because we stay home with the dogs. The one they do here in town is the largest in IL so thousands of people come every year and it is spectacular. What's cool is they stream in on one of the local stations with the music that's timed with it so we turn off the lights and get to watch it all from our living room. Back before the trees grew so tall in the backyard we used to be able to sit on the deck and watch the ones from one town over.

    Have an awesome 4th of July guys!

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