Chaletmomma

happy independence day!

here's a little history! it was July 2, 1776, that the Second Continental Congress while meeting in Philadelphia voted to approve a resolution for independence from Britain but, there were edits and they needed to draft a document explaining the details to the public.

Once the Congress approved the Declaration on Independence document on July 4, the printer John Dunlap printed about 200 copies. Today 26 copies remain.

This is why the Declaration has the words, “IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776,” at the top, because that is the day the last version was signed in Philadelphia. (via https://constitutioncenter.org)

HAPPY JULY 4TH!

enjoy these splendid firework images!

our local fireworks are amazing every year!

til next time.

this week has been a blur... my bestie was here visiting. yes - that bestie who lives here there and everywhere but, NJ! it made me think about us over the years.

look at us! we were in our 20's... ha!

i was thrilled to hop on that jet plane last fall and visit her in Turks & Caicos

clockwise: my friend Rob at my parents... one of my birthdays... she and her hubby the week of their wedding celebration... my 30th birthday.

her family

i apologize for the blurry image.

here we are in high school- Me, Michele, Ro, Elaine.

i wont say how many years we've known each other - i will only say we met when we were 12!

my 18th birthday

just like last October there was much merriment and bubbly....

13 corks - not a bad # for 4 days.

such great visits with family and friends.

so happy to have my dear friend here at the chalet!

i count myself blessed to have wonderful family and many dear friends... but, this remarkable woman is so very dear - we share a wonderful history and add so much to each other lives. i hope you have a bestie - someone who gets you completely.

til next time.