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I really didn't take many pictures from the 4th. I guess that's what happens when you host. I was busy helping my parents set up, tear down, and do the dishes. Earlier in the day, I had to run to the store because we were out of ketchup and mustard. Those are major staples for a picnic! Surprisingly, the store was quite busy. As I was driving home, I drove along one of my favorite roads. I call this an "enchanted forest" road. I love when the trees line both sides, and you feel like you are in some type of Disney princess movie. We had a "smaller" picnic. Meaning there were less side dishes. By the looks of my plate, it doesn't look like it, but we usually have so much more food. My Bubba made rhubarb and strawberry pies, which were delicious! My mom also made lemon filled cupcakes which were also very good! It started to sprinkle just as we were sitting down to eat, but we prayed it would hold off for an hour and a half, and it did! Right when we ...

Image I want to wish all of you a very Happy 4th of July. Stay safe, enjoy your family and friends, food, and fireworks!  Stay tuned for new posts coming your way TOMORROW!!

If you missed part 1 of my weekend, you can find it here ! This recap starts on Sunday morning. Mount Summit Inn Sunday morning after breakfast, we decided to head out early. We cleaned up the house, and said our goodbyes to my aunt and uncle, my cousin, and her husband. We left without a plan, but quickly had one. We watched an episode of Treehouse Masters that build a treehouse at the Mount Summit Inn. (Do you watch that show?! It blows my mind every single time I watch it!) I plugged it into my GPS and it was 45 minutes away. We were on our way! We drove through Ohiopyle, and past Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Truly beautiful country scenery along the way. Pool Area My parents actually spent the first part of their honeymoon at the Mount Summit Inn, and on the way they kept reminiscing about how they remembered climbing the mountains to get there, how the food was included in the package. (It was so cute to listen to them tell me about this place!) When we got there,...

I hope that your 4th of July was as fun as mine was! My aunt and uncle invited us to stay at their neighbor's second home in Seven Springs, PA. I had never been to that area before so I was definitely excited to see a new part of the state! Plus, I love to travel and see new places! We arrived Friday around 2:30, and pull up to the townhouse. It is absolutely gorgeous! There were 5 bedrooms, and each were decorated with a "cabin" feel. We were slopeside, and near the ski lift. After unpacking, we went exploring! We were up on the mountain, so one of the ways to get to the lodge was the ski lift. I had never ridden one before, so my aunt and uncle gave us the tips, and we were going to give it a go. They told us that they don't put the bar down that will help hold you in. (WHAT?!?! They are braver than I!) Since I am 27 years old, and would like to get married and have a family one day, we put the bar down. Haha! I'm not really sure if I've ever been so ha...

I hope you all had a fantastic 4th of July! The weather was kind of unpredictable so we ate indoors. It was much cooler inside anyway! I kept my outfit pretty simple. Being around hot ovens, and 91 degree temps it was a definite must for me! My shorts: Izod (JC Penney's?) My tank: Wal-Mart ($4.00 I think?) My scarf: Pat Catan's ($5.00) My accessories: Earrings: Gold hoops Watch: Bijuju Necklace: QVC Bracelet: Independence Visitors Center in Philadelphia Lipstick: Mirenesse Glossy Kiss in Flirty Kiss What did you wear for 4th of July? Did you wear red, white, and blue?

Can you believe it is the 4th of July already? I can't. We have this joke in my family that goes "once the 4th hits, summer is over." Obviously, that isn't true, but summer does seem to fly after this holiday. The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our freedom. Freedom isn't free, there are countless men and women serving abroad to protect us, and to keep us free. Take a minute between the hot dogs and fireworks to stop and say a prayer for those overseas. I leave you with a song wrote by the late, great, Marvin Hamlisch. Listen to the lyrics, a moving song about uniting as one. Have a great 4th of July everyone! ~Mandii