Who Needs Electricity?

Happy July 4th!

It's a laid back day today, but last night included a bit of drama turned fun. 
There was another storm (lots of rain, thunder and lightening) and we quickly learned that electricity really isn't needed to have fun. 

We used my small flip light and the computer for our light. We did use our phones some, but didn't want to drain the batteries.

It took a while, but I soon remembered to turn on my flash so I could get some shots in the dark.

We played cards and much to the chagrin of Ann and Claire, I won my second game of trash.

Still no power, so I suggested that Claire make shadow puppets and see if Ann and I could guess what she was making.

We didn't guess too many correctly, but we had fun.

And then Claire started having various animals try to open the door to where her dad was sleeping.

And when the door did not open, she started "knocking" on it. 

Like I said, who needs electricity to have fun? No sewing was done, but we had a blast. 

The electricity finally came back on at 3:47 am, but we were all fast asleep by that time.

Enjoy your 4th of July!

 

July 4th!

Happy July 4th Everyone!

Monday, I posted a letter about ringing bells on July 4th. 
You can read about it HERE.

http://joanne-everyonedeservesaquilt.blogspot.com/2014/06/design-wall-monday_30.html

Our forefathers worked tirelessly to draft documents that were the first steps toward our nation's independence. Without them, who knows where we'd be. 

And as you celebrate our nation's birthday today, please remember the men and women who fought long and hard in order to ensure out freedom. Without them, our lives would be quite different.

Please read the words below, spoken by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Read them again, and know in your hearts that we must cherish our freedoms every day. EVERY DAY! We must never lose sight of where we are, and how we got here.

And finally, please join me at 2:00 this afternoon in ringing a bell in honor of our freedom and our nation. 

It doesn't matter what kind of bell you ring.

          

                           

Just ring a bell, shake your keys, etc. and remember the words inscribed on the Liberty Bell: 

"Let us proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."