tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post6547114572818195985..comments2023-10-24T03:17:10.272-07:00Comments on it's poppy dip- the blog: Poppy Dip Giveaway JULYsalleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00235649868160009541noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-23922300806722006122010-07-05T16:33:50.317-07:002010-07-05T16:33:50.317-07:00My favorite thing to do on the 4th is play with my...My favorite thing to do on the 4th is play with my Grandkids...<br /> <br />Janet T.salleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00235649868160009541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-11659680989808406662010-07-05T15:05:56.823-07:002010-07-05T15:05:56.823-07:00BBQ with friends and watching fireworks!BBQ with friends and watching fireworks!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953658796839777365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-38730756897139695662010-07-04T23:13:03.241-07:002010-07-04T23:13:03.241-07:00Every fourth of July my husband "teaches"...Every fourth of July my husband "teaches" the kids how to smoke ribs. This is a LOOOONNNGG process that begins in the wee hours of the morning by soaking the wood chips and is concluded about 10 hours later when the ribs are basically falling apart! I love to watch them mimic daddy and delight in the messy process. Absolutely love this simple memory:)<br />DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911832490945779834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-8355466747018936092010-07-04T14:20:24.066-07:002010-07-04T14:20:24.066-07:00My favorite Fourth of July was July 4, 2005. The ...My favorite Fourth of July was July 4, 2005. The whole Stroup family (cousins, grandparents, great-grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and so on) would meet at Grandpa Stroup's house on the lake, all decked out in red, white and blue, to celebrate our Independence Day with swimming, food, and lots of laughter. Greg and I had been talking about adopting previously, but as I looked out on the lake and all 4 kids were swimming and having fun for the first time in ten years without me needing to be in the water with them, I immediately thought, "Why would I want to adopt? It's just now getting EASY." BUT Just when I got comfortable with that thought, God answered me in a soft, loving way saying, "It's not about it being EASY for you." Right then, I knew there was a child out there that needed me, and I was ready to start the adoption process and find him.<br /><br />In the past five years, we have grown A LOT as a family. We now have four more feet, a lot more faith and trust in our Savior, lots of love to go around, and a peek into God's heart for the broken. I am so thankful to God for that day... to imagine what we would have missed if we settled with "easy"!!<br /><br />-ShariStroup Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929803222935700072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-72811756281887226812010-07-04T06:24:07.760-07:002010-07-04T06:24:07.760-07:00most of the time we stay at home and watch firewor...most of the time we stay at home and watch fireworks from our front yard. kinda boring, but actually not stressful and easy with a small child. I love bringing out neon bracelets for the littlest ones and watching them play with the glowing sticks.KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580486427155411343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-46797367002435671182010-07-03T23:22:50.006-07:002010-07-03T23:22:50.006-07:00We Always go to Crockett park to watch the firewor...We Always go to Crockett park to watch the fireworks...so fun and crowded and hot...but wouldn't miss it, kjKristi Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639293095200720758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-65140785062098857742010-07-03T19:33:22.448-07:002010-07-03T19:33:22.448-07:00We spend have a pool party with 7 other families e...We spend have a pool party with 7 other families every 4th of July. It's great fun.Big Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957623083910004672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-89187479509423138372010-07-03T14:26:46.635-07:002010-07-03T14:26:46.635-07:00my favorite 4th memory (besides spending it with y...my favorite 4th memory (besides spending it with your family and adrienne's family...hahaha) would be when I was probably 7 or 8 and my uncle took me to see the fireworks. We were so close the paper debris was falling on us. And afterwards he let me ride on his shoulders back to the car. <br /><br /><br />He's still my favorite uncle ;o)<br /><br />Amy B.salleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00235649868160009541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-51647398674441426682010-07-03T12:31:17.544-07:002010-07-03T12:31:17.544-07:00we love to go to the Masterworks concert down by t...we love to go to the Masterworks concert down by the lake. then we watch the fireworks go off as soon as the last song is played. <br />wonderful sweet time. specially if it doesnt rain! :-) <br /><br />happy 4th to all! marnaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257594605806877882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-51421514916864076452010-07-03T03:41:52.781-07:002010-07-03T03:41:52.781-07:00Well I hope this counts as an activity. Since my h...Well I hope this counts as an activity. Since my husband is a Marine, every 4th of July we go to a local base for a firework display and although they are beautiful that is not my favorite part of the festivity. Mine comes when the National Anthem is played or sung and every Marine stands at perfect attention through out the playing. You could honestly hear a pin drop and feel goosebumps on your arms. As my eyes fill with tears I begin to feel great pride to be a part of such an established group of men and women who serve unselfishly. It is because of them that we all live free. <br /><br /><br />Thanks for the drawing offer. <br /><br /><br />Sydney W.salleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00235649868160009541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-57919164738080048802010-07-02T23:00:12.142-07:002010-07-02T23:00:12.142-07:00BBQ and the fireworks show at the beach while our ...BBQ and the fireworks show at the beach while our poor dog hid in the bathtub! Fun Giveaway!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157171638403354665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-49831078856964091332010-07-02T19:49:50.708-07:002010-07-02T19:49:50.708-07:00Our family has always loved celebrating the roots ...Our family has always loved celebrating the roots of our great country. The food and fireworks are always a plus. Something that my big girls enjoyed when they were younger, and now that we have a new daughter, we get to add this back into our celebration - We have a little fair for the dolls. Mini watermelons, made out of limes & yellow, mini pies, mini "candy apples", and miniature games for the American Girls. So fun!Our family:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11806470704483713716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-45309670870609006092010-07-02T16:54:10.631-07:002010-07-02T16:54:10.631-07:00Our favorite 4th of July activites are grilling ha...Our favorite 4th of July activites are grilling hamburgers/hotdogs, making and eating homemade ice cream, shooting off fireworks at home, going to the city fireworks show, sharing all this with family and friends and most of all being forever grateful to all those who served and serve our country so we can live in freedom.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732123375936463052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-10185083593410616022010-07-02T16:26:21.957-07:002010-07-02T16:26:21.957-07:00I love firework shows that seem to never end but t...I love firework shows that seem to never end but the last couple of years, it has been decorating my daughters' hair for the 4th!Sean's Ladieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11768581775015177727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-20062148608604132012010-07-02T15:05:46.736-07:002010-07-02T15:05:46.736-07:00I love watching the excitement on the kids faces w...I love watching the excitement on the kids faces when they are watching the fireworks... it's priceless :)aubmomof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/16181702414690684919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-69814421747360422422010-07-02T14:50:39.910-07:002010-07-02T14:50:39.910-07:00Since we moved to Delaware from New Orleans in 200...Since we moved to Delaware from New Orleans in 2000 our favorite outing has been going to Philly to the Thomas Jefferson Mall area for the 4th. We heard Elton John sing and saw an amazing fireworks display. We stayed at a hotel all night that faced the mall so we could take a rest with our little ones and an escape from the heat!<br /> <br />Have a safe and blessed July 4th!<br />Merrilee T.salleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00235649868160009541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-26588246154924277792010-07-02T14:41:08.032-07:002010-07-02T14:41:08.032-07:00"Up North" as a kid the Fireworks were a..."Up North" as a kid the Fireworks were amazing! We have yet to find something so amazing here so our favorite part is the food. There are so many great grilled dishes on the 4th!Alice Waarvikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965398041290153884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-87004997953804118022010-07-02T10:58:50.800-07:002010-07-02T10:58:50.800-07:00oh, and of course, swimming!oh, and of course, swimming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-36437916498720482142010-07-02T10:58:09.334-07:002010-07-02T10:58:09.334-07:00I love to play with sparkelers and friends on the ...I love to play with sparkelers and friends on the 4th of july!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-76679206254656374222010-07-02T08:32:26.691-07:002010-07-02T08:32:26.691-07:00First , I just want to say that I have loved readi...First , I just want to say that I have loved reading everyone's favorite traditions....LOVE IT! And have to add mine......bbq,hanging by the pool, watermelon, fireworks....surrounded by wonderful family and friends!!! God Bless America!!<br /><br />Happy 4th,<br />Jill :)Mission To Maciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098546934036530710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-39705943999658326662010-07-02T07:43:48.651-07:002010-07-02T07:43:48.651-07:00Our newest tradition this year, possibly becoming ...Our newest tradition this year, possibly becoming a favorite, will be cutting the top off of a lemon and sucking the lemon juice up through a peppermint stick. Some friends shared the idea with us; we tried it and loved it. It will be a regular 4th of July goodie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198949246194684427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-31739405290075715192010-07-02T06:54:07.288-07:002010-07-02T06:54:07.288-07:00My favorite 4th of July activity, is spending time...My favorite 4th of July activity, is spending time with my big beautiful family: cooking out, swimming in the pool, and sitting by the fire pit, while my brother-in-law shoots off amazing fireworks!Bus and Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10300736715559431193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-86268943461290938072010-07-02T05:29:12.463-07:002010-07-02T05:29:12.463-07:00Every fourth of July we celebrate our daughter'...Every fourth of July we celebrate our daughter's birthday. This year she is turning six and we can't wait for fun of the day. It is the best way to bring in the fourth. Jenn BachmanJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380288667457843796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-16112411675397449092010-07-02T04:35:47.481-07:002010-07-02T04:35:47.481-07:00My fav is cooking out and spending time with famil...My fav is cooking out and spending time with family. This year is extra special because it is the first 4th that will be spent with our little China doll that we brought home in Feb.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671015962072501342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8982145162695152401.post-74282654416739238242010-07-01T21:57:43.716-07:002010-07-01T21:57:43.716-07:00One of our favorite activities is to attend a chur...One of our favorite activities is to attend a church-wide pool party at the community pool (rented after hours) and to watch the fireworks from floating in the pool with friends...Lisa H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16417649111218062619noreply@blogger.com