How We Celebrated Independence Day {Wordless Wednesday LINKY}

We went to the lake all weekend. We were surrounded by friends and family. And then we went and watched a spectacular fireworks display on the lake while sitting in my in-law's boat. It was pretty cool. It was my first time doing that. Peanut slept through all of the fireworks. It was way past his bed time.
 


Friday we went to the lake and Peanut fell asleep on the boat ride to dinner. He woke up half way through.
 

Our Independence Day {WW #38 + Linky}

Happy Wednesday, everyone!
Although Thursday was 4th of July, the fireworks got rescheduled to Sunday. They are held here in Jackson at Daughtry Park and are amazing!
First we tried to get SweetPea to go down the big inflatable slide with her daddy, but she wanted no part of that. Then we took her over to the jumpy house and this is as far as she would go in. So my in-laws basically donated $5 to the city of Jackson. haha. Anyways, then the girls got their faces painted and hair done. SweetPea did so good especially while getting her hair done because she had a lollipop to keep her occupied!

Face Painting for Toddlers

We all got a little bored waiting for the fireworks to start once they took the other activities away. They they started them 10 minutes late. But they were big and beautiful. It started to rain early so we got to leave early before the traffic got too crazy.

Fireworks in Jackson

All in all, I'd say we had a fun day! How did you celebrate your fourth?

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Happy Independence Day!

Hello, everyone!
Happy Fourth of July!
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Happy Independence Day 2013

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13 Patriotic Food Ideas




Do you have any Independence Day plans yet? We will be headed to the lake with my in-laws and then hopefully go see fireworks. We always have a huge lunch that has so many left overs to last for dinner as well. Everyone brings something and I wanted to bring something festive and different this year. I'm not sure whether I'm going to bring a desert or main dish yet and since I don't have any patriotic food ideas of my own, I thought I would share some great ideas that I have found in my search to find the perfect recipe! You know these recipes are easy (because I am no cook) and since we are going to the lake they are easily portable as well. Some are healthy, some are not. Enjoy!


1. Jello Pudding Pops from no. 2 pencil:
"These Pudding Pops are so fun, and they are so delicious too. They taste just like the original Jello Pudding Pops. My kids absolutely loved these, and they can’t wait for me to make them again for our 4th of July party."

2. Red, White, & Blueberry Breakfast from Mom On Time Out:
"Using Eggo waffles makes this fun and patriotic breakfast come together in a snap."

3. Berry Flag Pull Apart Cake from Mommy & Things: "This showstopping flag dessert combines sweet vanilla cake with colorful strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic 4th of July treat."

4. Fruit Flag from The Frugal Girls: "Get fresh & fruity this 4th of July! Be sure to prepare this treat right before serving and use toothpicks for spearing the fruit!"

5. Strawberry Apple Pie from Family Feedbag: "I love me a pretty pie! The filling in this strawberry apple pie is so bright and beautiful it deserved a pie top that would really show it off. I pressed a star-shaped cookie cutter into my rolled out pastry dough until I had enough stars to layer atop the pie, leaving enough room in between to show off the ruby red yumminess inside."

6. Watermelon Star Cake from My Turn For Us: "This Watermelon Star Cake is a fun healthy way to celebrate Memorial Day or the 4th of July. OK, its not really a "cake" but it looks like one but without all those nasty little calories!! (I know I love those little calories also but so do my hips, LOL) This sweet cake is made with all fresh fruit and a low calorie cream topping."

7. Red, White, and Blueberry Lemonade Pops: "Now you can make this ice cream truck favorite at home! Simply freeze layers of berries, lemonade and creamy yogurt in pop molds. They’re perfect for the 4th of July and the rest of summer, too."

8. Angel Food Patriotic Delight from Tidy Mom:
"You know I’m all about simplicity, so when the awesome people at Lucky Leaf offered to send me some more of their fabulous pie filings and a few simple recipes that would look fantastic on the picnic table on Memorial Day, of course I said YES!"

9. Brownie & Berries Desert Pizza: "Want to wow a chocolate-craving crowd? Make a sweet dessert pizza topped with a creamy layer and tart berries." Try the Gluten-Free Version!

10. Berry Shortcake Stars: "This red, white and blue patriotic dessert may outshine the fireworks at your July 4th get-together!"

11. Red, White, and Blueberry Pasta Salad: "By using quick and easy stir-ins, Suddenly Salad can be whatever you make it: a simple side dish, star of the backyard BBQ, or a crowd-pleasing main course. With seven delicious flavors, there’s a Suddenly Salad mix for everyone and for any occasion. Simply follow the instructions on the box, or visit SuddenlySalad.com for delicious recipes."

12. Red, White, & Blue Independence Day Cake from Unusual to Tasty

13. Bonus Content! Make a Keto Friendly Flag Platter with Strawberries, Blueberries, and Mozzarella Cheese cubes. You could also go super easy and add fruit to a pre-made cake.



7 Months Old! :D

Can you believe Lizzie is SEVEN months old! I can't! We weighed her on the Wii yesterday, it kept saying different things but she's around 15 pounds. She's our little sweet pea! :D She is officially mobile, although she does the army crawl. She went all the way from her room to our bedroom today. :) That's the only real update I have. Next doctor's appointment is in September, right after we come back from Florida. Next month is the family reunion where she gets to meet my extended family.

She really enjoyed her Independence Weekend:

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Monday -
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She started eating puffs:

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Okay that's it! Don't forget to vote for Lizzie for the Gerber Generations supported sitter. She could win a college scholarship! :D

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