Happy Birthday America!

Ive been so busy cleaning out this summer that I have hardly done any bloggin on my summer off.  I will have to catch up soon.

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This year as we have every year since 1986, 

I will spend the 4th of July with these people having a huge party.

that georgeous green umbrella is my vintage $5 find about 10 years ago.

It is always a great picnic with family, neighbors, and friends.  Yummy food too!

And I leave you with the words I quilted on this quilt I made for my Dad a long time go.

"Freedom 

to be free

Life liberty 

and the 

pursuit of 

happiness

All people 

are created equal

The great melting pot

we hold these truths

 to be self evident

and the greatest of these 

is love"

keep dreaming...Colleen

My plan for the above quilt.  Notice the date designed 4/9/95.
 I remember sitting in the park on a nice spring day doing this.