This is the second annual Fourth Of July 'P-------- Shin Dig' Softball Game! It's intense. From team selection to positioning every bit of the game is thoughtfully carried out. Of course the half time dancing and the end of quarter posie picking is completely spontaneous. What's that you say? No half time or quarters in softball? Ah well, maybe this isn't so serious after all.
While the littles (and the little at heart) are out setting the side yard ablaze (and eating pie and ice cream) our musical guests are busy making a joyful noise inside. Babies and dogs are in here too since they prefer this noise to the noise that is literally exploding around the town.
Last but not least, everyone moves their chairs around to the front to watch the annual torching of the rimrock. No misfires this year. Happily, the only flames we saw were elegant, dancing sky embers like these! I think a few of our testosterone toting guests were disappointed, but seeing the foliage intact with no tell tale charcoal scars while traveling up the grade the next day was a welcome change in tradition.
So, that's really it. I'm done posting about the fourth. As I say, we're always ready to welcome more. You don't have to call ahead. Just show up with a side salad and a folding lawn chair... Oh yes, and don't forget your softball glove!
So, that's really it. I'm done posting about the fourth. As I say, we're always ready to welcome more. You don't have to call ahead. Just show up with a side salad and a folding lawn chair... Oh yes, and don't forget your softball glove!
Blessings, Debbie
What a beautiful celebration Debbie, it looks like everyone had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Central Oregon? I think that might be more than a day trip from Northern West Virginia....sigh. I can't believe you got all of that done in one day! I love all the smiles and spontaneity. Happy Birthday, America!
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
I love the picture with clover gracing the baseball glove! That's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the fireworks..Looks like everyone had a grand time! xo
ReplyDeleteLove the clover bedecked glove - what fun and whimsy....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great view of fireworks. Looks like a fun time.
ReplyDeleteMemories that will last a lifetime, Debbie, Thanks for sharing this special time! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sue
Thanks for sharing your 4th of July with us. It looks like everyone was having lots of fun. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteJB
I'd probably be one of the ones inside listening (and singing along with) the musicians. (I couldn't play softball even when I was a young thing.)
ReplyDeleteWeekend blessings...
Looks like you had a wonderful 4th of July. In Indiana it was too hot and dry. With temps reaching the low 100's and no rain for two months, we couldn't even have fireworks :-(
ReplyDeleteCindy Bee
Just getting a chance to read the fourth installation. It wraps it all up so wonderfully, and I'm trying not to envy your great time but to be inspired by it instead!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite picture is the one on the roof. That's just frame worthy to me.
Looks like you all had some major July 4th fun! I didn't get to see any fireworks this year. Can't remember ever NOT seeing fireworks on the 4th but oh well...I did have bbq and ice cream though!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of ice cream, I'm giving away a gift card to Cold Stone Creamery. If you're interested in throwing your name in the hat, visit me before noon tomorrow at http://findingtheinspiring.blogspot.com
Blessings!
I'm up for a trip to the Northwest :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a terrific time you all had. And to have such a show right in your back yard! Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteLisa
What a WONDERFUL way to celebrate! It looks like sooooooo much fun. I pray your summer is still lots of fun and you are getting some R&R.
ReplyDeleteMiss you!
Blessings and ((HUGS))my SSiC
-Mary
Lots of fun perusing many of your posts fulled with fun times, sweet family and lots of love! :)
ReplyDeleteKindly, Lorraine
Thinking of you this evening...and missing you. Blessings to you, my friend. ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie! I want to tell you that I am leaving blogland. I've quit blogging two other times, but I just want of try living a simpler life without the computer. If I come back, I will be sure to pop in and tell you.
ReplyDeleteBut for now, I want to tell you how much I enjoyed your blog and how wonderful you and your family are. love,andrea
You may not know that I have a strict policy against doing what I am doing — butting it to other's blogging business — it's just that I suddenly woke up and realized that you have not been around. I hope that all is well with you and your family and that it is only happy, busy times that have kept you away.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I don't know how else to get in touch with you. Wondering if you are OK...missing you.
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