“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook–try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, BE FEARLESS, and above all have fun.
~Julia Child
Can you believe that June is almost over and Independence Day is a week away? It’s been a busy month here! Our grandson turned one. I went on a mountain retreat to celebrate a dear friend’s retirement. We enjoyed the wedding of my daughter’s best friend on our 33rd anniversary. We’ve pretty much celebrated the month away!
I’m going to make this short and sweet tonight because as busy as my June has been I’m sure yours was full, too and you don’t have time to read the wandering words of this chaotic mind. So, let’s think Fourth of July for a minute. It’s a weekend full of parades, picnics, and fireworks. There’ll be hotdogs on the grill, cool watermelon slices, and ice cream churned by hand. Flags will be flying, horseshoes tossed, and “I’m Proud to Be an American” will play on the radio. We’ll laugh, light sparklers, and hug family members. We’ll celebrate the holiday away!
In the midst of all our fun, let’s not forget that there are service men and women who instead of celebrating are putting their lives on the line, fighting for the freedom we so often take for granted. Let’s take time to gather together and say a prayer for those brave soldiers and for their families who try to carry on even though there’s a person missing at their picnic table. And at days end as we gaze into the night sky watching the trails of light dance between the stars; may the music fill our souls, singing: “Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land, God Bless the U.S.A.!”
Need an idea what to take to the picnic? Here’s an old standby all decked out for the Fourth!
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So love your posts and always look forward to the next! ? The rice krispy treats were a hit at my house too and were so pretty!! Happy 4th!! ?
Wow, the month has flown by, I was just thinking that this morning! Those rice Krispie treats sound divine and I bet they are pretty too! Happy anniversary! XO
They are good! And I love them at Christmas and Fourth of July because they are bright red! I’ve now seen green, blue, and purple cake mixes so the sky’s the limit on colorful Treats! Thank you LaVonne for always leaving an encouraging comment mot means more than you know!
You have been busy! Happy anniversary to you! Hubby and I celebrated ours over the weekend with a trip to Cincinnati, but today is our actual anniversary.
I hope you and your family have a very Happy and safe 4th of July! The Crispy treats sound awesome!
Happy Anniversary to you too! Hope you’re able to spend the holiday with the ones you love!
PS I love Rice Krispy Treats and these are pretty darn good!?