Friday, July 3, 2009

Fireworks at the Beach!


I Love this bathing suit from Abaete~
One of my favorite
memories of the
4th of July is....
My mom always bought me
my new summer suit
to wear to the
beach
on this BIG day~

photo from The Paris Apartment

I grabbed my beach bag
and off I went...


I would leave at dawn
because...
I was chosen to pick
&
save the best spot
to watch the firework show
on this special night!
My day was
!
O
So
Fun
&
full of
Sun
Sand
Ocean
Friends
Hotdogs
Sparklers
Suntan oil
Pickle-o-petes
Sun burned faces
waiting until dark &
Some of my best memories ever!

photo from Corrie Bond

Happy 4th of July!!
Have a Fun Fun Weekend!!
&
Be Safe!!

Oh gosh!
AND
Do you remember picking out
your favorites at the
firework stand?
It was like candy~
What are some of your
favorite memories
on this day??
xox's




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19 comments:

  1. Fifi FlowersJuly 3, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Happy 4th of July... I hope you will me making more memories this week-end!
    I will be beachside this year!
    ENJOY!
    Fifi

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  2. Fabulous Finds GalJuly 3, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Happy 4th! Some of my favorite memories are when our whole dang family got together at a park in Pasadena, near my Grandmother and Grandfather's house. My Mom has six brothers and sisters and lot of grandkids. It wasn't really what we did or what we ate, as much as the feeling of community and family. Those were the days. xo

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  3. Kirsten SteenJuly 3, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    I will also be watching the fireworks at the beach this year. Lovely photos! And enjoy your holiday weekend as well!
    Kirsten

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  4. Jacqueline @ HOMEJuly 3, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I have no memories as I'm from the U.K. but I love seeing all the fabulous pictures and all of your memories of such a special day. Happy 4th of July from the U.K. and I will raise a glass to all of you. XXXX

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  5. Paris Hotel BoutiqueJuly 3, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Such a fun post! Love the pics! Well, Leif proposed to me at a 4th of July party 16 years ago!

    As a kid I remember my Dad trying to light fireworks in the windy, foggy town of Daly City. Poor kids. It was too cold and windy for them to light up.

    Have a happy 4th!!!!!!

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  6. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 3, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    We always went to the lake with our family and spent the entire day skiing, riding jet-skis, eating the blueberry, strawberry, angel food cake trifle, chasing each other with sparklers (when mom wasn't looking!), and chasing fireflies after the fireworks extravaganza! Oh how I love summer holidays!
    If okay with you, I'm going to adopt the 'brand-new bathing suit on the 4th' for Gaia's new July tradition - absolutely brilliant!
    Have a spectacular weekend!

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  7. MélanieJuly 3, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    I wish you an happy independance week end !!
    Love your pics

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  8. AnonymousJuly 3, 2009 at 9:52 AM

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  9. AliciaJuly 3, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    My fav day was 2005 with my godchildren at our small town parade. Everything is more whimsical through the eyes of a toddler & a kiddie!!!!
    A fireworks of un to you & yours!!!!

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  10. A Flair for Vintage DecorJuly 4, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Hi! I just found your blog...you have some great pictures and July 4th memories! Family, picnics and fireworks are the memories I have of July 4th...what a wonderful day! Take care, Caroline

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  11. ChrisyJuly 4, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Happy 4th July to you! I just love your whimsical stroll down memory lane...that bathing suit...wouldn't it be good if all we bloggers could on that bed together and watch the fireworks!

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  12. mimi charmanteJuly 4, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I absolutely love the photos you have used here- inspiring and attainable! I want to make that fabulous beach bed~
    Have a wonderful 4th my friend,
    xo

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  13. DanaJuly 4, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    What a fun post! I love the colors and layout of your font "party hat"!
    Hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th!

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  14. Chris July 5, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Great post, with wonderful photos.

    Have a great weekend!!

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  15. koraleeJuly 5, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Happy 4th of July...we always head to the U.S. for the amazing fireworks....lovely post!!

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  16. Noel SolomonJuly 5, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    You are so creative with your text!! MUAHhhs's I love this post. You! I miss the days in bakersfield with grampa gerald, potato salad, warm sun and the family! My favorite.

    Happy 4th!

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  17. Joanne AngelinaJuly 5, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    I love how there's such a great sense of release once you're at the beach.. its incredible on beautiful days... love this post! Although the last time i was on a beach, I should not have napped thinking it was going to be cloudy...woke up with a bad burn! haha
    Bisoux!

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  18. Meg MitchellJuly 6, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    Such a beautiful blog. It's a treat to read with my morning coffee.
    Thank you

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  19. mademoisellebJuly 15, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    AMAZING bathing suit.
    I love your blog so much, it's so beautiful and inspiring. I'm deff adding you to my blogroll.

    xxx
    Marina.

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