I find that it's nearly impossible to capture the "awe" of fireworks on the 4th of July because everyone is looking at the sky.
Photo: Fourth Of July Apple Pie
On the 4th, a friend brought over this Apple Pie, hot from the oven. How special for us. We had no plans for the 4th holiday as everyone was here for Memorial Day.
Craft: Centerpiece for July 4th 2011
We had this arrangement of flowers and flags on the BBQ table for Memorial Day, and now we will use it for 4th of July. I change the centerpiece decorations for fall and Christmas. In the spring, I use pastel colors.
Scenery: Fireworks at Fort Vancouver National Park (Vancouver, WA)
My family and I visited Fort Vancouver for their annual Fourth of July fireworks display. It is a very large park located in Vancouver, Washington, with historic and archeological exhibits and information.
Miss Etta's Fourth of July Pickles
You make these wonderful pickles using whole dill pickles that already have a lot of the work done. You just buy them at the store in gallon jars
Keep Pets Safe and Happy on July Fourth
Keep your pets inside on the night of July 4th. Anytime the fireworks are going off, keep them in and give them a KONG filled with peanut butter. It is like a puzzle with food in it, the pet has to figure it out.
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Craft Project: Independence Day Wreath
Celebrate the 4th of July by showing how Patriotic you are with this beautiful easy to make Patriotic wreath. Begin by wrapping the foam wreath with one roll of the red white and blue ribbon. Tape the edges to keep it secure.
Craft Project: Patriotic Wood Star
Lay your pattern on the best side of your wood, trace all lines using carbon paper. My pattern happened to fit on a piece of copy paper, but feel free to enlarge or shrink it as you want.
Craft Project: 4th of July Party Shaker
Red, white, and yoo-hoo! Celebrate America's Independence Day with these festive noisemakers!
Craft Project: Red White And Blue Heart Pin
Two sizes of hearts for a pin, or magnet. Chain 4, make all stitches in the first chain. 3 trc, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 trc, chain 1, 3 dc, 3 trc, chain 2 slip stitch. Fasten off.
