July 4th Celebrating

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I hope everyone had a wonderful July 4th.

We certainly did and I want to share some

pictures of our very quaint celebration.

Hollis' husband, Paul, had to work as usual,

but Avery, Hollis, Lehmer, Cameron and I

took in the "olde" fashioned 4th in

Ashland, Virginia.  This is a tiny little town

located between Fredericksburg and Richmond.

Randolph Macon College is there.

It is a wonderful little place, full of old homes

and great shoppes.  Haven't been shopping

there for a while, but I'm sure it is still

great.  There are a number of "antique

shoppes" which qualifies it as a place to

go if you have a chance.

This was truly an "olde fashioned" 4th.

No motorized vehicles in the parade, just

children walking, on bikes, and in wagons.

Lots of adults walking dressed in their

patriotic garb.  Quite a contrast to

what goes on everywhere else.

After the parade, they had music in

front of the decorated Community 

Center.  Lots of good food for sale,

including $1.00 slices of apple pie.

Then we went back to Hollis' and had

a delicious dinner.  Her strawberry,

blueberry, and white chocolate sauce trifle

was fantastic.  This has not been a dietetic

weekend.  Monday will begin another diet

for me.

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Here are some pictures of our fun 4th!

 Our house decked out for the 4th

 Avery enjoying the parade!

Don't you love his glasses and his
patchwork outfit.  So cute! 

Patriotic garb was everywhere~

 Here is the band in front of the 

Community Center~

Flags were everywhere~

 Hollis' Trifle

We ended the day with sparklers for Avery.

He loved them.  No fireworks this year.  He
does not like loud noises.
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Well, that's my little picture show.  Hope you
enjoyed it.
Many Happy Stitches,
Sandra