I really do like being an American.
July 04, 2009
I love the hodge podge of traditions each American family and neighborhood has. I love that one block away you can find different ancestries and cultures, all in one neighborhood. I love that Phil's family is Quaker and so classicaly American (in the modern day Pilgrim way! hehe). I love that my family makes French food to celebrate American holidays. And I love, love, love, visiting family on such days.
I spent the 4th of July weekend with Phil's family and got to spend time with his wonderful cousins who live entirely too far away for my liking. :(
We all gathered at Phil's grandparents' home in Central Ohio. His grandparents are adoreable and their home is filled with American antiquities. :) Not fun for my allergies, but lots of fun to look at!
I can't help but feel that all is right with the world after spending time with good people and close family.
And let's not forget absolutely adorable children that make me want to accelerate my child bearing plans. ;)
And old men who don't act their age.
I just love good ol' fashioned American afternoons. And I really don't want this weekend to end.
*siiiiiiiigh* how many times can i say i love your pictures? because it wouldn't be enough. you should come with vanessa to visit the end of august and teach me your ways. lol.
happy fourth! [are you going to see fireworks?]
<3katie
Posted by: katie | July 04, 2009 at 07:34 PM
You photos are so inspiring!! I just wanted to say happy 4th of July!!
Posted by: rachael | July 04, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Great post sweet cheeks!
Posted by: michelle sanders | July 05, 2009 at 10:01 AM
awesome pics there missy....looks like you had an awesome time! happy 4th!
Posted by: Danielle | July 05, 2009 at 10:12 AM
love the pictures! especially the bike & tree shots!
what great family time...their home looks like it is full of treasures and memories! how fun!!
enjoy your day!
krista
Posted by: krista | July 05, 2009 at 01:00 PM
looks amazing!!!
Posted by: Kara | July 05, 2009 at 03:56 PM
what wonderful photos Mandi! You're a queen too! *hugs*
Posted by: sasha farina | July 06, 2009 at 04:35 AM
Great photos Mandi. So Americana and nostalgic to me. You rock the camera, always love to see your photos. xoxox
Posted by: patty | July 06, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Oh...I just love our family so much! So glad you're a part of it cuz. Great pics. Especially the one of me. haha.
Posted by: AshleyR | July 06, 2009 at 09:53 PM
beautiful photos. I need to take some pictures of the inside of my family's house as well.
Posted by: Lisa Carroll | July 07, 2009 at 09:22 AM
The pics make me feel like I was there!
Posted by: Sandie | July 07, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Americaaaaaa!
great afternoons hanging around in trees with fam and friends are the best!
jess s//
Posted by: jess | July 09, 2009 at 10:05 AM
these photos are so dreamy. they make me think of the best summers.
Posted by: Lauren | July 13, 2009 at 11:35 AM