The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite times of year, probably because it is smack dab in the middle of the best season of all the year (summer) and because I consider myself very patriotic. Though I will be the first to admit to taking for granted (and sometimes not even recognizing) my freedoms all too often.
(Old vintage schoolroom flags ... love these!)
We had friends over for the day for grilling and fireworks. The kids played in the water and on the slip 'n slides, while we all got to visit. We fixed ribeyes and my favorite grilled chicken with a maple-bourbon glaze. It is the best!
The adults also played MR. FREEZE!
It was enormously entertaining! Everybody draws a slip of paper, all of which are blank except one that says "Mr. Freeze." Mr. Freeze then has to freeze at some point, and each person freezes as soon as they notice that he is frozen. The last person who notices must (fill in the blank) . Then we would collect and redistribute the slips of paper for the next round. It sounds so simple (well, um, because it is), but it is very fun. :o) I wish I had pictures of people playing the game, but I was either laughing too hard or frozen (and trying not to laugh too hard). I must point out that Mike was almost always the last to notice. And I may or may not have told him that explains a lot. Ha! I love him. :o)
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SECURE AND PROTECT OUR FREEDOM!
looks like you had a superb day. Beautiful photos as always.
xx
Posted by: sadie | July 07, 2011 at 11:55 AM
I am laughing so hard about Mr. Freeze that I forgot what I was going to say. I will say this - there would have to be a whole lotta folks frozen before Bill caught on. Bless his heart.
Oh, I do remember something I wanted to say - y'alls chicken on the grill always looks so tasty. I never want grilled chicken until you go and throw up a picture and then I'm all like, "Lets do chicken tonight."
Posted by: Julie, the Mama | July 07, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Wooo-we, Momma! That picture of you is something else. Such sweetness! Keep it forever!!!
Posted by: Carrie Mizell | July 07, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Lovely post. I can't get over how grown up your babies look. They grow so fast, don't they? Loving AK's portrait of you. Beautiful:)
Posted by: Maria | July 08, 2011 at 06:50 AM
Oh my! I have never in my life heard of Mr. Freeze but I am now DYING to play this at our next cookout. I can only imagine how hilarious it is. How do you stay frozen without laughing?? :)
And that portrait that Amelia did of you is simply divine!
I am loving your photography lately by the way!
God Bless the whole fam!!
~Bri~
Posted by: Bri | July 10, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Thanks for the gardening advice! I'm definitely going to check out gardenweb.
I'm glad y'all had a good fourth! I still can't get over how big your babies are getting!
Posted by: Shannon | July 11, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Hi Katie! Will you share the recipe for the chicken? Love all of your pictures! Your babies are growing up so fast!! Mine are too!! It's crazy how time flies!
Posted by: Melissa | July 11, 2011 at 09:00 PM
I wanna play Mr. Freeze, that's too cute! :o) Absolutely love all of the pics, especially the first one of the flag with all of your greenery! I think your blog could be a magazine, mama!
Posted by: Kel | July 20, 2011 at 06:36 AM
just thinking about the harrington family and praying all is well!
Posted by: Amy | July 25, 2011 at 07:23 PM