That's all folks!

a

mama's tractor

in the

Ogden 24th Parade

July 31st brings us to the end of

 Americana 101

It was fun being patriotic the whole month

celebrating

red

white

 blue

a Papa's tractor

and more

and more

and more

On the 24th my youngest son was coming to pick up his dad and go to the parade in Ogden,

a tradition when my four children were babes

only sometimes

I sent Mr. roses

and stayed home in the peace.

but then we quit

for a good reason...

Horses. Horses and more Horses.

not that we don't like horses

it's just the fabulous floats we were

spoiled with in our younger days

just never showed up.

I emailed 3 friends the night before and said that no matter

what I was NOT going to the parade.

Little did I know...

Morning of the 24th

8:00 a.m.

our daughter/husband and 4 children come walking in.

Middle son/wife and baby were next.

Then Oldest son/wife and 2 children.

all from out of town.

Youngest son was so busy speeding

to get here first,

he got pulled over

arrived last.

How could I not go???

A

complete suprise

pulled off perfectly.

It was a little rainy

but so nice to be with my family,

all of them

even if the parade was

D_ _ b.

Someone suggested a tailgate lunch

Burger bar in Roy

How easy was that?

No fussing over fancy

red

white

blue

salads and desserts

or even going to the grocery store.

Oh those greasy deep fried

onion rings and mushrooms

mmmmm!

what I am really saying is

SOMETIMES

isn't the spur of the moment

some of the

best of times?

You do it

you know what I man.

I

will remember

the parade of July 2012

the year my family got me back...

but

I'm NOT

going again

thank you.

(i'm on to you all now)

It was so nice today

as we watched one of our grandchildren

taking in her swim lessons.

she waved

smiled

hugged

and posed for photo's.

And because I am a shopkeeper

who follows the law

quarterly sales taxes got mailed today!

so

 American...

taxes

AMERICANA 101...things that help keep us United

Childhood innocence

Being proud

to display our stripes

in the most elegant ways

Big bang celebrations... 

hot as a firecracker weather

Dressing for a parade

Being able to worship how we please

and knowing God is with us always

the battles never end

we all fight a battle of

somekind

everyday

don't we?

It's been really fun

americana 101

and now we look forward

with alot of

anticipation

to

FARMHOUSE

in August

Enjoy

your summer days

as they go by

far to quickly

right?

Find your nearest

Farmers Market next week.

(fresh picked produce)

we enjoyed

25th street in Ogden

this morning.

AMERICANA...BIG SALE 25% ALL THIS WEEK

As Carl and I were

working into the shop

 new antique display pieces

it became apparent

 that there is just too much stuff

in the shop

 in order to

 get ready for our next season

THUS...A BIG SALE

was born...

kind of a

"spur of the moment thingy"

thursday. friday. saturday

10:30-5:30

this week

Sale is this:

25% off everything

even consignment

10% more off yellow tagged sale items

good news!

There are a few new antique pieces of furniture

which will not be on sale at all.

sorry.

the 75% off room has more items added to it

yeah!

Help us out

come buy some stuff

and give us some more room

we have been fortunate this year to be able to buy

lots of estate items

it sure does help having those extra days

to collect, clean stuff up, have a family life

plus take care of ourselves.

thanks for your support

see you this week!

Screw up my world

it happens to us

doesn't it?

With my workroom having it's make-over

I'm definitly confused!

AMERICANA 101...get your 'DALE EVANS' on tomorrow

Utah's

BIG Days of 47 parade

rodeo and celebrations

July 24th

 are upon us now

Get your

'Dale Evans'

style on

reflect

celebrate

respect your heritage

Have some...

 patriotic treats

these look a bit...harmless

Just one more week

 of celebrating

AMERICANA

on our blog

oops- I missed last week

you know how it is!

August

theme for the month:

"Farmhouse style"

can't wait

really!

preparing now...

 barn pickin's

have been going on.

Greensmoothiegirl

Robyn from Utah

suggested Southwest Quinoa Salad

for a refreshing summer recipe

 on her website you can go to it from our bloglist

ALWAYS

when cooking quinoa soak and rinse

OR

it will be bitter

and you will not like it.

It reminds you of a grain

but

it's a super plantseed protein.

It's super healthy for you and your loved ones.

See you

thursday. friday. saturday.

11:00-5:30

this week

AMERICANA 101...Made in the USA

buy

"American made"

whenever possible

because

it matters...

of course,

you

know that!

all photo's here

are from pinterest pins

AMERICANA 101...the AMERICAN way

Good morning ...

couldn't wait to tell you the news

the 4th of July

TOMATO's

turned red

right on time

that's how they were shared

how come the

FIRST tomato

of the season

tastes

so good?

anticipation...

for the FIRST batch of

SALSA

to be made

(time to be gathering the jars)

FIRST photo

with the

SUNFLOWERS

(at uncle rons)

soon to be

towering way

above

them.

ahh...

the natural

vitamin D

farm freshness

like a new coat of red paint

can make you feel

FIRST ZUCCINNI

of way tooo many

to come

FIRST TIME

 looking in the chicken coop

for...

the FIRST EGG of the morning

even the chicken clucks

with delight

FIRST time HOE-ING

really it's a prop

 to HOLD HER UP in

the hot sun ,

She's melllllting!

FIRST

 ROOTBEER FLOAT

of the

summer

*just a mini*

for me

thank  you

When was the last time

you tried something

for the FIRST time?

go ahead

DO IT

it's the

AMERICAN WAY!

AMERICANA 101...number games we live

Gas pricing games

Strike 1. Strike 2. Strike 3.

YOUR OUT

Traditional bingo

What's your average?

All American

go ahead.

play bingo.

this month.

Number products

20% off this week