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May 28, 2012

Perfectly Patriotic Memorial Day Features




Happy Memorial Day from the gals At The Picket Fence!  We thought it would be fun to share some of the perfectly patriotic posts (say that three times fast…grin!) that were linked up to this past Inspiration Friday! They are perfect ideas to inspire you for the 4th of July as well! We are always so amazed at the talent that stops by here at the fence each week…come take a peek. features 


Paula of Sweet Pea created this darling Memorial Wreath…out of a tennis racket! 




Sharla of The House at Bluebird Lane created this Betsy Ross inspired dresser makeover! If this doesn’t say “all american” we don’t know what does!



Maggie of Little Miss Maggie created this darling Liberty Garden Bucket.  It has the perfect vintage feel and could be used all summer long! 



Jennifer of Hey Little Mother shared a Perfectly Patriotic Dessert: A Red White and Blue Trifle. Perfect for a hot summer holiday!




Mary of  Home is Where the Boat is is giving us a “stem to stern” tour of her house boat all decked out for Memorial Day! You will not believe the attention to details and her photos are pure gorgeous! Pay her a visit to get tons of amazing patriotic ideas! 




and of course Susan of Munchkin Munchies never, ever, ever ceases to amaze us with her mad confectionery skills! Check out these Double Decker Flag Cookies she created.



And let us not forget “why” we celebrate Memorial Day.  While we are enjoying our cook-outs, concerts and boating excursions…there are real men and women sacrificing their lives for these freedoms! We honor our troops and say…thank you to those who stand on that line faithfully everyday!



And….this year, Memorial Day is not just a day for remembering. It is also a day for celebrating! Vanessa’s son Ian turns 9 today and we want to wish him a very Happy Birthday! What can we say about this boy? 


He is a wonderfully curious, Lego builder extraordinaire, first place high-jump winner, who protects his little sister while also teaching her to make tooting sounds on her arm. He is fascinated about how things work and is on a constant fact finding mission. He is hilariously funny and he keeps everyone on their toes. He loves God and his friends and cries when others cry. He made Robb and Vanessa a mommy and daddy and has been a source of unending joy to his entire family. Every day with Ian is like getting to open up a present, never knowing what surprise awaits you!

We love you Ian!


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  1. Jennifer@heylittlemother.com says

    May 28, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my patriotic trifle! This just made a wonderful holiday weekend even better!

    Reply
  2. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

    May 28, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Great choices, important reminders and Happy Birthday to a very sweet boy!

    Happy Memorial to you and yours!

    Reply
  3. Sue says

    May 28, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks so much for the shout out, you two! You are both so awesome! Thanks also for the reminder to remember what this day is all about<3 We are going to a Memorial Day ceremony this afternoon.

    Happy 9th Birthday to Ian!

    Now…time to check out that dresser:)

    Reply
  4. Vicki Shead says

    May 28, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Happy Birthday Ian! You are God’s treasure and you’re parents gift! Enjoy your extra special day!!

    Reply
  5. thistlewoodfarm says

    May 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Vanessa and Harather,

    Okay…you had me at the Betsy Ross dresser! Seriously? What amazing freatures and such a wonderful post as a tribute to our heroes!

    Thanks for sharing your heart!

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  6. Madge Bloom says

    May 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Thank you for remembering and honoring veterans today! Love your series of shots!

    Reply
  7. Hi! I'm Shannon says

    May 28, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Thanks for the patriotic post girls! Yep, that dresser is fabulous isn’t it?

    Happy Birthday to your little man =) And Happy Memorial Day too.

    Reply
  8. NanaDiana says

    May 28, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    First off- Happy, Happy birthday to Ian. We thought we might have a baby grandson born today but it looks like he is in a hold pattern still-lol

    I love this beautiful, patriotic post you girls did for today. Those cookies are about the cutest red/white/blue dessert I have seen anywhere. xo Diana

    Reply
  9. Paula says

    May 28, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my patriotic wreath.

    Reply
  10. Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Great features! I’m a new follower from the Networking Blog Hop. Excited to check out your cute blog.

    https://www.herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  11. Mary says

    May 29, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing my Stem to Stern boating post! I’m honored to be included among all these creative features! Happy Memorial Day and Happy Birthday Ian 🙂

    Reply
  12. Erica {let why lead} says

    May 29, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Wow, that dresser is impressive! And it really is ironic how most of us (me included!) celebrate a day that commemorates people who gave everything for our country. Thanks for the reminder of what it is really about!

    Reply
  13. The House at Bluebird Lane says

    May 29, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Thank you for the beautiful reminder about what this day is really about. I’m honored that you including my dresser in your patriotic post. Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and very special birthday wishes to Ian! 🙂
    Sharla

    Reply
  14. Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says

    May 29, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Happy birthday Ian! I am going to have to check out these wonderful posts. Thanks

    Reply
  15. Linda Young says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Love your patriotic dresser, pretty door and home decor and beautiful cookies and trifle! Happy Birthday to your fine young man!
    Blessings! Linda

    Reply
  16. ekskurzia dubai says

    June 21, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    The Patriotic Wreath is awesome! So beautiful…

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