Happy Fourth of July!

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The Fourth of July is in a tie for my favorite holiday and it feels really strange not being home to celebrate this year. I am from a small town that comes to life every year for the Fourth, it really is the best place to be.

Almost every year my Fourth of July has consisted of starting the day with a pancake breakfast and parade, festival in the park and BBQ in our backyard, and an evening filled with fireworks and bumping into every person you have ever known, it is an amazing day.

H’s first Fourth of July

Since I can’t be home to celebrate I am showing my patriotism with some Friday Favorites: Fourth of July Edition.

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Favorite Activities
BBQs, sparklers, time with friends and family, the Fourth of July is full of some of my favorite things. This year I am really going to miss…

The small town parade with all the local firetrucks and tractors.

Laying on a blanket watching the Fireworks.
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And seeing people on horseback carrying the American flag, my favorite way to view this is at a rodeo with a beer and pretzel in hand.

Favorite Food
As soon as I see one of these on the table my day is complete…
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Nothing says Fourth of July like some fresh watermelon!
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I may need to make these strawberries for our soccer party tonight, bring a little American spirit to Iceland.
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Favorite Drink
I haven’t tried any of these but Pinterest has some awesome Fourth of July themed drinks I will have to try next time I am home for the holiday!

Red and Blue Pop Rocks Shooters


Red, White and Blue Sangria

Jello Firecracker Shots

Favorite Firework
Yes, I have a favorite type of firework, don’t you? After some research to find a better name to describe the sparkle down effect I learned that my favorite firework is called the Chrysanthemum firework.

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Favorite Song
My inner country girl is about to come out. These two songs always make me think of the rodeo we attend every year during the Fourth of July weekend. When these songs ply everyone in the stands sings along to them, it gives me chills.

Favorite Laugh

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Some of the outfits I see on the Fourth of July would do Will Ferrell proud

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Fourth of July!

Question of the Day?
What is your favorite thing about the Fourth of July? How are you celebrating this year?