America!!

Our 4th of July, has been very meaningful this year! My Sister-In-Law's Mother Nanita, Got here Citizenship in June. She is from Manilla, Philippines . She's lived here for about 6 years, So this has been so exciting :) The ceremony was in Pelican Rapids, Where the town was celebrating there "International Friendship Festival". At the Historical City Hall and City Park. The whole Naturalization Ceremony was out doors, It was a beautiful day! The Boy Scouts were there presenting the US Flag. A family of 7 children played The Star Spangled Banner and America, Amazingly. Mayor Wayne Runningen whom welcomed everyone to the town, And Federal Judge John Tunheim whom swore in all the Applicants. The American Legion passed out small flags, and the county princesses were also there with Ice Cream, Cake and lemon aide. The Bridge over the Pelican River was lined with all the different Countries Flags. Toward the end was the Philippines Flag. Federal Judge John Tunheim Gave her, her citizenship papers.

We spent the 4th of July, With Family. My mother-In-Law, served in the Army reserves for 25 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Carnal. Serving in several over sees missions. So, Our family is very Patriotic!!

We had a very traditional celebration. Bar-B-Que, Baseball and apple pie :)

I delivered my 7 layer salad, Which is always a family get together must!! It's not a big deal!! Just the perfect salad.

1. 1 head lettuce, Break up in bite size pieces, into a 10 X 13 pan.
   
2. 1 large cucumber, Slice, and layer over lettuce


3. Mayonaise, Put Mayo in a baggie, cut a small hole in the corner and squeeze out a layer over the cucumbers.


4. Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, Sprinkle over entire pan.


5. Frozen Seewt Peas, Add about 1/2 a bag over the top of cheese


6. Bac-O's Bacon Bits, I use about 1/2 the jar.


7. Purple Onion, Slice in bigger pieces, as seen. So Those who dont love these, can take them off :)
   This is a great Easy Summer Salad. Best when Fresh!! Enjoy :)

Gabrielle, My Niece, She's 7 years old lost another tooth, This makes 4.

Just as I said to her " Let me take that tooth out" She nodded saying "Noooooo, And the tooth landed on her tounge. heheh Silly girl was favoing it forever :) It didnt even bleed!! hehe Was just hanging there.

We Ended the day, Taking Her to the MSUM Football field For Fireworks, It was a great display, We Were full of OOOOOO's and AWWW's.

It was a great day!! And a beautiful night that ended at 11: 30 and a tired little girl!!!