Happy Fourth Of July

July 04, 2018
I really love the 4th of July. Today we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence with heartfelt Patriotism, food, and fireworks. As Americans we are all bonded together in a unique way and today we celebrate that bond to America and with one another.



I love the way our flag billows in the Summer breeze.




I love the way family and friends decorate their front porches for this special time of the year and...



I love to decorate mine.



I love the traditional red, white and blue and all that it means to America.

"While an official definition of the colors of the flag weren’t given in 1777 when the Old Glory was adopted as our nations flag, there are very specific reasons for each of the colors chosen: “White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue, […] signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice.3” Those three colors signify all that made our nation great. The purity and innocence of a new nation with all the hopes and dreams of the futures just beyond the horizon."



It's just a feel good sort of day.



Seems like our fellow citizens even smile a little brighter and bigger and a handshake is a little warmer.



God Bless America, the home of the free and the brave!




Happy Fourth Of July from all of our family to all of yours!


xo


Jemma
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  1. Kris @ Junk Chic CottageJuly 4, 2018 at 4:11 AM

    Happy 4th to you sweet Jemma. Enjoy the day.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  2. jeanieJuly 4, 2018 at 4:33 AM

    Happy Fourth to you too, my friend. You are very festive! More than us here, I'm afraid. We feel in limbo till the baby comes! Enjoy the day!

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  3. anita riveraJuly 4, 2018 at 4:39 AM

    Have a wonderful, relaxing, creative and exciting day dearest Jemma! We are staying home; rain has come in but before that happened, we took a fantastic walk around one of our lakes and had a great work-out. Now, our cottages are lit with lanterns as the darkness hovers over our 4th of July, but it will pass. Onward and forward to enjoy this fabulous summer! Much love my friend!

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  4. LindaJuly 4, 2018 at 6:02 AM

    Very festive post dear friend. Happy 4th. xo

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  5. Kari @ Me and My CaptainJuly 4, 2018 at 8:10 AM

    So pretty and festive Jemma...Have a safe and happy 4th as we remember those who took on the writing of the Declaration of independence so that we would have our freedom!

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  6. MarionJuly 4, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    Thank You for this informative post. God Bless America. Wishing you and yours a HAPPY JULY 4th.
    Marion

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  7. MarilynJuly 4, 2018 at 8:50 AM

    Jemma, what a beautiful tribute to the best country in the world. God Bless America. We have the house decorated.
    HAPPY 4th OF JULY
    Marilyn

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  8. creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.comJuly 5, 2018 at 1:14 AM

    Everything looks so pretty and patriotic. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  9. DewenaJuly 5, 2018 at 6:27 AM

    It is a feel good sort of day, Jemma, and I really like your thoughts here with all the pretty porches and flowers. I always have to watch Yankee Doodle Dandy at night and listen to at least one concert.

    God bless America!

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  10. KimJuly 6, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    Happy 4th Jemma...hope it was a great day!! :)

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  11. lowcarbdiabeticJanJuly 10, 2018 at 9:48 AM

    Hope your 4th of July was wonderful.
    My good wishes

    All the best Jan

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  12. Karen (Back Road Journal)July 17, 2018 at 6:28 AM

    Hope you had a terrific 4th with lots of celebrating and good fun. Your home was perfectly decorated.

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