Welcome to another great blog hop! This one brought to you by two amazing bloggers of all things sexy, paranormal and just plain fabulous: Ronda of Queentutt’s World of Escapism and Nikki of Close Encounters of the Night Kind!
As an Army wife, it’s always a pleasure for me to be a part of events that honor our men and women who serve. Those in uniform and the families who support them give so much of themselves to preserve our freedoms here at home and to improve the lives of others around the world.
The Fourth of July is marked with all sorts of fond memories for me. I grew up with community parades, family and neighborhood picnics, concerts in the park, and of course the wonder and awe of stunning fireworks displays when night finally fell on those long summer days.
One of my favorite Fourths was the year we celebrated lakeside, where those huge bursts of sparkle and color shooting through the sky were reflected in the still water. It still brings a smile to my face. As does one of the Fourths when I was in the parade, wearing a floor-length formal during a hot spell almost as intense as the one sweeping the country this year.
What’s your favorite place or way to spend the Fourth of July?
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Normally its getting together to watch the fireworks with BBQ. Didnt happen this year though due to the extreme heat and dryness that cancelled the fireworks.
Watching fireworks. Thanks for the chance to win!
The whole family getting together, having a cookout then watching fireworks.
I am always amazed by the big fireworks. Thanks for the giveaway.
Best way to celebrate is to be with family… having a wonderful and delicious BBQ! 😀
My favorite thing about the 4th of July is of course the tradition of poping fireworks but mostly its because the family gathers and we BBQ and play games with the kids and now its my grandkids turn. It’s just such a joy for us all to get together and pig out on great food.
Thank you so much for being apart of the hop
Ronda Tutt
Thanks so much for the contest! I love the 4th of July!! I really like getting together with my family and watching the fireworks!!
forettarose@yahoo.com
Boating and fireworks! Thanks for the chance.
vanessa(at)thejeepdiva(dot)com
Going to Grant Park in Chicago for the free concert and firewworks.
acm05atjuno.com
I simply love getting together with the family for lots of good cheer and food.
Yvette
yratpatrol@aol.com
After spending time with my family and eating lots of great food, the best thing to do is to sit and watch the fireworks display from the Rose Bowl.
Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Fireworks are amazing and I look forward to them every year 🙂
brunettelibrarian AT gmAil . c0m
The Brunette Librarian Blog
I spend the day with hubby and kids.
Wolphcall(at)bellsouth(dot)net
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Watching fireworks with my family.
tiger-chick-1(at)hotmail(dot)com
Watching the fireworks and spending time with my family is always the best tradition for my 4th! Thanks for the giveaway!
molly(@)reviewsbymolly(.)com
We cookout with family on the 4th of July.
suz2(at)cox(dot)net
I don’t have a 4th of July traditions.
sstrode at scrtc dot com
A big family bbq with home made ice cream, then we walk over to our local high school for the fireworks show.
Caity_mack@yahoo dot com
I love going to see the fireworks with my family.
mythic021@gmail.com
When I was younger (a very long time ago) we used to stay over at my aunt’s house and each of the kids received a bag of firecrackers. I would have a blast with my cousins popping the firecrackers and just hanging out. Now we just stay home and watch tv.
jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com
We always go to Grandma’s for a bbq and my favorite tradition is shooting Grandpa’s canon…it is way fun!!!
andieleah78@gmail.com
I love watching the Boston Pops Fireworks.
riverinaromantic AT aol DOT com
I love our trips up north to get together with all the families 🙂
raynman1979 at yahoo dot com
I love watching the parade and fireworks every year
thanks for the contest
donnasing777@yahoo.com
The 4th just isn’t the same if you don’t go to see the fireworks 😀
Carin mawmom(@)gmail.com
Generally my family gets together for swimming and a cookout, then fireworks after dary.
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
My favorite 4th tradition is the BBQ’s but this year I was sick as a dog so I was home in bed…so sad. Thanks for the contest
evelynmoly@yahoo.com
My favorite tradition is going to our local parade. It’s very hot and very long(2 hours!) but it’s so much fun and totally awesome!
pennykathleen28(at)gmail(dot)com
Normally my family would get together, have a BBQ, then put off fireworks that night. Apart from the fireworks, though, that didn’t happen this year. Maybe next year. 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway.
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imajicasnow aka chistina cessna
We spent the 4th together as a family, I have 8 kids so lets say it was LOUD! O ;pve s[emdomg the entire day just hanging out with the entire family. We always have a huge BBQ! Love the salads, BLT is my favorite!
Thanks for the contest
pademe_lee@yahoo.com
Thank you all for stopping by and sharing your comments! I’m sorry I couldn’t respond to each of you during this blog hop, I had my hands full with some family health issues that cropped up, but things have settled a bit now.
Good luck to all of you and winners will be announced shortly.