"Grand old" fourth of July!

Teaching Flag Etiquette

I found that this was a good opportunity to teach Sutton that our flag is special, and we treat it with respect. I started off with some simple rules for honoring our flag.

Raise a flag in a lively manner; lower it slowly. Don't let any part of the flag touch the ground.

She understood “raise a flag in a lively manner” and “don't let the flag touch the ground”. We are still working on lowering it slowly.

They don’t teach flag etiquette in school any more, and I don’t know why.

The hostess gift - Sutton made Madeline a pair of firecracker shoes.

One of Sutton's best friends Sweet Madeline!

Where was I when all this accessorizing was going on?!?!

Sutton defiantly has some of her Mimi’s genes when it comes to accessorizing. Look at how well that bracelet goes with the shoes!!

Out in the town!

Upside down sunglasses and the legs crossed! I love turning around and seeing all that!

I hope you all had a "grand old" Fourth of July! I would share the 4th of July food pics, but I'm afraid I might gain a few more LB's just by looking at them. If you are dieing to see them, there are plenty on my FaceBook page.