Lake Park Bash 2016

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Happy Fourth of July to the USA!

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We are relaxing today after a fun-filled weekend

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at the Second Annual Lake Park Bash

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hosted by the the best ever “hood”

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in Conneaut Lake, PA…

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Look at this crew in their red, white, and blue

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from Lake Park Way!

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Whether by land or by sea…

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a fun time was a guarantee!

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A photo booth welcomed guests

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and hosts alike.

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Some of us were silly…

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an others were very pretty.

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Friends and family

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and my most specialiast of all ladies.  ❤

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There were refreshing drinks

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wine

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because the cutest mixologists/most generous hosts/sweetest family ever made sure!

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There was food galore…

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with lots of meat…

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and of course there were also

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plenty of treats!

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To work  play it off

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there where games a plenty…  Like Twister

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and life-sized Kerplunk

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and Jenga

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and corn hole

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and Bocci Ball to name a few.

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There was also music

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and young ones to make life bright.

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All were winners

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on a gorgeous Saturday.

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And when the sun set

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the bonfires lit and the sparklers twinkled

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while fireworks glowed and banged and shined.

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And then since one day was just not enough…

there were bloody marys and screwdrivers with the next morning’s coffee

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and a shared breakfast of pancakes with blueberries and chocolate chips

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and scrambled eggs and bacon and sausage.

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The Lake Park Bash was a real holiday treat!  Thanks to all that made it so sweet!

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Hope you are enjoying –
wherever you are –
the special moments to cherish.
Reach for a star!

Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi

Hope Your Fourth of July is a Splash!

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Happy Independence Day!

Not much time for painting this weekend since we are busy celebrating, but had to at least splash a little red, white and blue (with a touch of quinacridone gold too) for #WorldWatercolorMonth!

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Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi

Because of your Memory

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A day to pay tribute
A day to remember
A day to honor

Those who gave all
those who gave their lives
Those who are our heroes

America is Beautiful
America is Free
Because of your Memory

In Honor of Memorial Day – May 30, 2016

Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi

Happy Fourth of July!

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Let Freedom Ring!

Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

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Just a few touches of stars and stripes and red, white, and blue…

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with some funky junk…

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to celebrate Independence Day…

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with little touches here and there, in and out, and all around the house.

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Cheers and Hugs,

Jodi

With grateful hearts

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we honor and thank all those who have served.