Lake Rabun 4OJ

I'm heading to Lake Rabun, GA for the weekend to spend some time with boyfriend and his family for the 4th of July! Lots of activities are on the agenda: Rabun Ramble 5k, BBQ and Band Party, Wooden Boat Parade and topping it all off with fireworks! It's sure to be a great time. If you need me...I'll be floating at the boathouse all day. Happy 4OJ!

Elephants & Donkeys

Happy Election Day! The pumpkin I carved this past weekend just so happened to be election-day-appropriate. It's a GOP pumpkin! I have a thing for that cute little elephant, if you haven't noticed. Whether donkey or elephant, get out there and cast your vote!

Free As We'll Ever Be

We anxiously blew up the megastation. We floated. We wore nautical hairbows. We cruised on the boat to watch fireworks. We waved flags. We told stories and shared memories. We celebrated our country's freedom. We had the time of our lives. God Bless America! How did you spend your 4OJ?

Scene It

On our way back from Florida, we decided to take the scenic route and drive home through St. Augustine. Did you know that St. Augustine is the oldest city in America? While boyfriend gave me a history lesson, I spotted this gorgeous lighthouse and just had to jump out and snap a few pictures. This has got to be one of my all time favorites because of the patriotic red, white & blue!

Memorial Day

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Happy Memorial Day! May we all remember the true meaning of this day and take time to honor those soldiers who fought for our freedom. I also love patriotic holidays because more people take the time to display the American flag. What a beautiful symbol of our country! Are you in love with the patriotic cottage shown above as much as I am?!?