Monday, July 06, 2009

All American

Every year for the 4th of July we visit a small town in Ohio where they know how to celebrate in style. Sweet Hubby's brother lives there with his kids and wife and her extended family, who have been kind enough to take us in and treat us like we belong there. My sister-in-law's mom even lives on the parade route, making it impossible to resist the call to spend this day in our adopted hometown.

Here is our version of an all American celebration.

Sweet Hubby's favorite part. Don't ask.

My favorite part.
Patriotic from our heads...

to our toes.

18 creative & brilliant friends stopped by to say...:

Tiffany said...

I love seeing how places around the country celebrate the 4th. I've never seen the "walking flag" done before, how neat! Love the tattoo on the head too. haha.

Flower Patch Farmgirl said...

I can't get over those ladies in the form of a flag! Looks like fun. (Also, you were probably fairly close to my childhood stomping grounds!)

The Beach Barn said...

Looks like "down-home" fun! : ) What part of Ohio is this??? My parents just moved back there, from Southern California. Thanks for sharing!!! Love it...

Katie said...

I love those flag ladies...it's so Pollyanna! I just love the Fourth...

the cottage child said...

So much fun! We skipped our parade this year, and already look back with regret. Thanks for the cut photos, it's like we were there! Love.

Sarah said...

oK..lovin the flag ladies!
Sarah
Vintage Lily

Kelly said...

Looks like so much fun! ~Kelly

unDeniably Domestic

Lori said...

Sounds wonderful, just the way the fourth should be! No. In it rained on and off on the fourth! take care,Lori

preppyinnewengland said...

The flag ladies are hilarious! I love the vinatge VW's! Looks like a great hometown celebration!

Christine said...

You and your family celebrated in red, white & blue style.
Great to see your pictures.

Bunny Rose Cottage said...

Oh I love this beautiful patriotic post! What a wonderful parade and I love the tattoo!!

Hugs,
Amy

Lisa said...

Looks like such a good time. Love the pic of your girls. Small towns definitely know how to do it right.

texasdaisey said...

What a great 4th of july post. I love parades and especially at 4th of july. Great job.
Debbie

Elyse said...

really fun!!! great photos, as always. thanks for the smile!

xo

karlene said...

that looks like so much fun!!!!!!!! I LOVE the ladies in flags..........

Tina- said...

oh what a fun parade that must have been!
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littlebyrd said...

The parade looks so cool! I always feel really nostalgic when I hear/see things like that. It looks like it was great holiday :)

paige said...

vintage VW's --no way!!
is that their home in the background? looks gorgeous

precious picture of your babies!