WOYWW #474

Welcome.. a Special Wednesday, the day we share our desks via STAMPING GROUND and today is July 4th INDEPENDENCE DAY in America.  A Holiday ! 

Sorry but I've no desk to share, due to the length of getting photos on here. And we are leaving by 10 am.  We were gone most of the day yesterday or I could have scheduled a post.  

Independence Day

Holiday

Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Wikipedia

Celebrations: Fireworks, family reunions, concerts, barbecues, picnics, parades, baseball games

Date: July 4

Significance: The day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress

Also called: The Fourth of July

Observed by: United States of America

 We've been in and out all week and I have had sometime for being creative.  Today a  Holiday in our City Park pretty much all day.  But I'll be here, as the heat will be near 100 and I can no longer deal with those temps outside. 

Our list of events:

COMMUNITY EVENTS

4th of JULY CELEBRATION Tuesday, July 3rd –Wesley Public Library 4th annual GlowRun/Walk Music by Mojo Productions begins at 7:00 pm, and the race begins with a firecracker start at 8:45. Race or stroll the streets of Wesley with your friends and family, and when you’re finished, meet back at the library for more music and fun! Registration forms are available at the library or around Wesley. For more information, contact the library Wednesday, July 4th – Coed Softball Tournament- 8:00 AM Volleyball Tournament-8:00 AM Concession Stand- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Beer Garden- 10:00 AM –Immediately Following Fireworks Inflatables- 11:00-1:00 PM Corn Box & Other Activities- 11:00 AM Craft for Kids & Adults- Shelter House 1:00-3:00 PM (Kid’s need to have an adult to assist them) Kid’s Tractor Pull- 1:00 PM (Sign up from 9:00 AM -12:30 PM at Headquarters Table) Kids Scavenger Hunt & Water Balloon Fight- 3:00 PM Till Finish 50/50- 4:00-7:00 PM Kid’s Games- 4:00 PM –Till Prizes Gone BRING YOUR KOOL KAT MONEY HOLDING LANYARD THAT YOU GOT LAST YEAR AT THE 4TH BACK THIS YEAR AND EARN 5 FREE TICKETS FOR THE KIDS GAMES!!! Chicken or Rib Dinner- 4:00 PM BINGO- 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Fireworks- Dusk (Sponsored by American Legion & Sons)

Most every town in Iowa will have somewhat the same things, most people wearing Red, White, & Blue

When I grew up it was Family gatherings, lots of photos, picnics at the lake for the farm and fireworks in our back yard.  Now with everyone scattered all over the country, most of the family gatherings are not happening. photos are digital on cameras, and fireworks is regulated by the state, and or towns for safety reasons. Not many memories to be made. 

 A deer in one of his fields

 Water still an issue

South of us this past Saturday towns were hit with 7 to 10 inches of rain, flash floods, one man killed and cars washed away, and many totaled out from deep water. Home basements filled with water. Most of this is not covered by insurance so many will have to apply and use disaster funds.  Now mosquito's are abundant. 

 Hubby and I went to Clear Lake one day after shopping in the nearby town, we toured the City Gardens, such a beautiful place, a small stream and volunteers do so much to keep it beautiful 

Over load of photos 

 Would be fun to live in the condo's in the background.

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Above is a picnic table with a built in planter full of succulents. 

Have had some fun days away, it helps my DH to get away from the mess we have in the fields.
Have a wonderful week, enjoy WOYWW,   I  hope to visit most later today I'll be back home.