Here We Are at Tuesday Again!
Hello Friends!
I’m sure glad you are here. How was your week and the 4th of July? We had a fun and very active week, with every day being jam-packed! I’m proud to say I stayed in the present and did very little social media, as well as being absent from all my blogging friends’ posts. I hope to slow down this week to catch up with all of you.
Even though we were busy, the 4th of July Weekend was spent with family and friends, and it was fun from the start! A Birthday Celebration took us to Cleveland for good times and good food.
Back home again, we watched our town fireworks with fabulous friends. Then on the morning of the 4th of July, we headed to the lake to watch the fun festivities… Bike and trike parades, swim races, the watermelon toss, a tug of war, a water balloon fight, and sack races. Our Lakeside Community came together and created a remarkable time for all ages! Lots of memories for many were made! We had small-town Americana at its best.
Of course, I made this dessert for a gathering down at the lake with friends. Remember when I shared it with you a few weeks ago? It sure is tasty and pretty! Find the recipe here.
Family Birthday
A day of rest was needed, but then after that I had to prepare for a family event here at the house—my brother and sister’s birthday party. I wanted to make it special, so I dug out my Mom’s old cookbooks and tried to find the pineapple cake she made for special occasions. It is not on a recipe card, and we believe she made it from 3 different recipes. This one turned out pretty tasty, but we still are unsure if it’s ”The One!” A delightful time was had at the Ole Homestead. Our childhood cottage once again entertains our family while we reminisce! Total bliss!
What’s Blooming?
Speaking of Bliss… my first-ever Bee Balm is blooming! A gardener at the lake shared this plant with me last summer, and it took! I’ll have several more blooms soon!
As you can see our gardens are full with butterfly weed, zinnias, Gerbera, and Blazing Star.
Who loves Hydrangeas? Our Strawberry Vanilla is starting to bloom! The Lime Lights are not quite ready.
Thank You!
We had a wonderful week!
As I always try to convey… we certainly appreciate all of you. Thank you for joining us for another Tuesday Tidbits.
We wish all of you a wonderful week ahead. Enjoy what this upcoming week brings to you. And whatever you have planned… make every day count and be thankful for your Blessings.
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You and your lake community certainly know how to celebrate the 4th of July! Your garden flowers are beautiful, and the birthday celebration and cake look like a great time was had by all of you. Good week!
Another great week at the Lake!
Thanks for enjoying!
Happy Tuesday!
Here’s to appreciating what you have, all together and to the fullest, Nance. Glad your holiday week was full and wonderful.
It sure was. Thanks so much Mr. Mark!
Nancy, what a marvelous week that you had. Your town is definitely a slice of Americana. I love every photo with all the smiling faces! I would love a helping of the trifle, it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing you lovely week and Happy Tuesday!
A lovely week indeed!Thanks for enjoying it right along with us!
Enjoy your Tuesday!
A lovely time had by all. Wonderful looking strawberry shortcake. Happy belated birthdays. Beautiful photos.
Thanks so much Tim! It’s always a pleasure to hear from you.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
It certainly was a jam-packed time, and what joy with all those events. Small towns at Fourth of July are the best!
They sure are! We had so much fun.
Happy Tuesday!
Your town certainly knows how to celebrate the 4th Nancy, how much fun! Your 4th of July Trifle is so pretty and Pineapple Cake sounds wonderful! Those flowers, swoon, especially the Double Delight! Glad you’re having such a great summer, and there’s more to come!
Yes, you are so right… there’s more to come!
Enjoy your Tuesday!
Great photos! Children make holidays The.Best! So fun. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for enjoying!
That’s such a good reason to write down our recipes so they can be replicated!!
Xoxo
Jodie
Yes indeed! My Mom was not good at that. When she cooked, she never used a recipe, and she was a fabulous cook. But for baking, she used recipes. So where is the Pineapple Cake Recipe???
What fabulous photos, Nancy — looks like several wonderful celebrations — family, food and fun. 🥰
Thank you for your sweet comments! You are always so kind. Thank you!
My pleasure! I look forward to your posts. 🥰
Awe… you are so kind! 🤗
Oh that July 4th party on the lake looks so Americana and so much fun! Love the old-fashioned races, parades and just seeing people getting together to happily celebrate our freedoms, Nancy! No wonder you love it there! Take a breath and enjoy your week!
I am taking a breath… it feels sooooo good!
And yes, we do love it here!
Happy Tuesday!
Thank you❣ Your blog always brings such joy!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you came for a visit!
Nancy, it looks like you had a fantastic Fourth of July celebration! I love it when the little ones decorate their bikes for a patriotic parade. I remember my children doing this when they were little. The pineapple cake looks delicious! How thoughtful of you to make it for your brother and sister. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, sweet friend!
The Pineapple cake was delicious but we knew it was not the right one.
Thanks for enjoying our fun 4th of July!
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Nancy, what a fun week! You are so right – Americana at it’s best! Both of your desserts look yummy!
Thank you Beth!
It was a great 4th!
Not sure how I missed this, but I found it now, looking for the recipe from today’s post. 😉
It’s delicious!
Just like the Fourth here. Not. 🤣🤣🤣. Made me cooler just looking at your delightful post wo thanks for that! It’s HOT here so even imaginary water helps. ❤️
I heard its been very hot out there. You stay cool my dear friend!
This post is the epitome of summer life with happy children, beautiful blooms and even a visit to Cleveland, which is always an excellent thing! That trifle looks spectacular!
We love our CLEVELAND!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for all the love!
And yes, the dessert is fabulous!
What a fun, small town celebration! Those kids are going to reminisce some day with their grandchildren about the “right” way to celebrate the 4th of July.
You said it so perfectly! Thank you, my friend!
America at its best. Milk Street runs a segment every week where they try to help a family recreate an old family recipe. It is a fun segment and maybe one you might want to enter your pineapple cake.
Awe thank you! I’ll have to take a look at it.
Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
So glad that you all enjoyed an amazing July 4th celebration!
Loved the floral blooms. My Beebalm (Monarda) didn’t survive the final cold snap of the winter and I’m bereft. Will have to get some new ones next year and try them in a different area of my garden.
Have a great week!
We had a few things not return as well. Gardening can be difficult at times.
Thanks for the visit my friend! 🙂
That dessert looks amazing. We had a little party at our old condo. Two boys visiting their grandmother made much smaller versions in individual cups that looked very similar to that. They were so proud, and it was delicious. We were missing the lovely big parade, tons of good friends, and the fabulous lake. Other than that, very Americana here in Prescott, too. 🙂
It sounds like a perfect 4th for you as well!
Enjoy your weekend, Marsha!
Our fourth was a lot of fun. It’s good to have good friends in many places. 🙂
Thanks for sharing many sweet memories – small town America is the best, especially during the 4th of July!
It’s always my pleasure. And thank you for always coming by for a visit. Enjoy the weekend, my friend!
So many blessings occur while spending time on this magical lake….one of them came in the form of meeting you dear friend! I whole-heartedly concur it is a wonderful slice of Americana and even though the group was a bit ANTZY about being in the Parade I believe we’ll be back again! (We should have raffled off the much sought-after pie!! “Food for Thought” next year!) Hugs to you for tagging me in your lovely post!😘🥰😘
It was such a fun day on the lake and seeing you and your family dressed for a picnic including the Ants… was nothing but perfect!
It’s always a joy to see you sitting on your front porch when I walk by.
And today I got to see the littles!
Have a lovely weekend!
What a fabulous holiday week!
Thank you Diane. Enjoy your week!