Fabulous Flag Flying Fourth

I saw this great blogathon idea for the 4th at  Ivory Spring and am joining in at  Kari and Kijsa‘s blog through the 4th of July. They say…”The time has come…to lift our flags high…to honor those who helped to create this incredible country we live in and celebrate the freedom we treasure. These are freedoms that have been valiantly fought for, defended and upheld to this very day…so in honor of our Grand Old Flag, and all she stands for, let’s fly our flags high!!”

 

My parents escaped out of Russian into Iran in the 30’s.  Shortly after WWII they and my oldest sister immigrated to the USA from Iran. We are very thankful to God for leading them here. We have been blessed to live in this great country and to be raised and raise our children here. When my parents took their first trip back to Russia after becoming citizens of the USA they were so glad when they flew back into the USA from Russia that they kissed the ground.

 

These are some of the patriotic things we have around the house and make special displays with during 4th of July celebrations. The couple on the bottom of the collage are Martha and George Washington. Dear’s grandmother Nettie gave them to us on one of our trips to visit her in Illinois. The rest are self-explanatory. The next photo is of Dear’s dad who served in WWII.

 

Rex Roy B. (February 19, 1917 – October 5, 1985) served his country in New Guinea during WWII

We plan to have friends and family over for food and fun on the 4th. Hope you all have some fun planned, too.

For more proud flag waving posts head over to Kari and Kijsa’s.

Photobucket is holding all my photos I stored with them from 2007-2015 hostage. They have blacked out all those photos on my blog posts. OH BOTHER! I’m slowly cleaning up my posts.

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21 thoughts on “Fabulous Flag Flying Fourth”

  1. Wonderful wonderful post, Ellen! I love all your patriotic display. Yes, as an immigrant myself, I can definitely empathize with your parents. Oh, I love your other Liberty Blue plate. I only have two plates of the Independence Hall for the moment, but have enjoyed looking at the other patriotic scenes in that collection.

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  2. Those are beautiful pictures of flag displays! and the blue plates! I love those blue plates! AND thank you for sharing that story-very inspriring. Makes me thankful and proud to be American.

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  10. Such a wonderful post, Ellen! We’re also very patriotic here! My neighbor across the street has already put out his 400+ flags around the perimeter of his 2 acres, as he does every patriotic holiday. Mike’s a Purple Heart Recipient and has been in the Air Force for about 26 years (I’ve posted about him several times). Have a wonderful weekend!

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  11. I love the 4th of July b/c it reminds me of how lucky we are to be here in the States. What would our lives be like if we lived in Russia??!??!??!?

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  12. What a wonderful story, and truly a testament to the meaning and sprirt of Independence day ! Thanks so much for sharing you lovely photos and beautiful decorations as well!!
    A great post!

    Happy Independence Day,
    kari & kijsa

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  16. Ellen, this is a wonderful post….I enjoyed reading it and looking at all your patriotic decor for this important day in the history of our country.

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  21. Looks like you have some wonderful patriotic items. The picture is fantastic. I love those old service photos. Hope you had a great 4th!

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