HOW CAN WE EVER THANK OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM ENOUGH...

This picture is of my Aunt Anne O'Hearn, 

My father's sister.

This is my Country, Land that I love♫♫  I can never thank our military enough for keeping our land free.  Have a happy 4th of July and remember to pray for all of our young people who are serving in the military branches and the sacrifices they make to keep us safe and free.  God Bless and keep them always! Our own lovely daughter, Christine, served in the Air Force for 4 years  in the 1980's and was our little Sargent.  Picture below is from this last Christmas.

I had two Aunts who were in the Army, 3 uncles in the army and my brother Joe was in the Navy.  

On the left is a friend of my brother Joe's who was a neighbor when we were growing up and they joined the Navy the same year, Tommy Sayles.  At this reunion pictured, Tom still fits into his uniform!  My hubby, long before I ever knew him, also went to grade school with Tommy.  And he is still a friend and very proud of his country.


   Who are your hero's?  Praying for all this 4th of July as we celebrate our country's independence.  When I was a little girl it was called Independence Day.  There was always a huge parade in our hometown and the Mayor would speak at the end in front of Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, NY.  I loved the brass band and the celebration.


Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

My heart to yours...

Vintage Card to Serviceman

I hope everyone is enjoying a star-spangled weekend before the 4th of July!!  I am sharing a vintage card from the 40's for a serviceman that I purchased in the early 70's at an estate sale.  I knew of this woman's house as she lived near my in-laws, never married and was a Sunday School teacher.  She had many wonderful cards and book and I was fortunate to obtain these cards from the past that were never used.  I have two of the same as the one I am featuring.

I think it is amazing how brilliant the colors remain!  The envelope is yellowed but the card is perfect.  I have several more cards for different occasions and I just love them all! I hope you enjoy seeing them as well.  Don't forget Pink Saturday over at Beverly's How Sweet the Sound, Look for me in the list of participants with pink hand palms...http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com

Do come again soon, Hugs, 

4th was a Success!

We had so much fun with the neighbors for the 4th!  The weather was cooperative with sun, breeze and not too hot.  We had patriotic music from the neighbor across the street who played it through his outdoor speakers.  Food was great and there was a lot of laughing going on!  My sweet hubby lasted for 4 hrs. and then stayed awake to watch the Nascar race after we got home!!  Here is a picture of the jolly group:

The flag is a full size fabric flag that the neighbors put on a frame.  The owner displays this in honor of his father every year.

We had a group of about 25 ranging from 13 yrs. to 90's-ha!  We live in an over 55 community and everyone looks out for everyone else.  Grandchildren visit and so we get to see the young folks as well.  There are 2 pools and clubhouses in the community and an activity club that does everything from golf to poker to gardening.  There is a knitting club and crafts.  We also have a library with books, CD's and video's that are all donated for borrowing on the honor system.  It works out very well.  The name of our community is Jensen's and there are many others in other states as well.  It was started and maintained by a family originally in Connecticutt.  It's a great place to live and we are glad we are a part of it.  This is our 5th year here.  Where else but in America----God Bless America!

Love and Hugs

Kerrie

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

Good Morning Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
Ever since 9/11 I have appreciated our country and our freedom so much more than ever before!  It was so frightening to see what it would be like to have war on our own shore!  Please support all of our troops who are fighting for keeping nations free all over the world and keep them in your prayers.  Fly your flags proudly today and celebrate!  Have fun and be safe.

If you have never watched Turner Classic Movie Channel, you really need to watch "Yankee Doodle Dandy" With Jimmy Cagney.  The tough guy of films is so talented singing and dancing you would never believe it!  I love this movie and it is on again Sunday Eve at 5:30.  Watch it if you are at home and tell me what you think.