7.05.2009

July 4th 2009

Yesterday we had a few friends and our family over to celebrate the holiday. It was such a nice time and of course the food was delicious!

I made a flag out of the plates and napkins (love the dollar bin at Target!)
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Yummy dessert I made
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Red, White and Blue Dessert From Taste of Home

INGREDIENTS
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups heavy cream, whipped
2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided
2 quarts blueberries, divided

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extracts until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Place a third of the mixture in a 4-qt. bowl. Reserve 20 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish.
Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture. Top with another third of the cream mixture and the remaining berries. Spread the remaining cream mixture on top. Use the reserved strawberries and blueberries to make a "flag" on top. Yield: 18 servings.

Ma took all the pictures of the day.
Hanging in the pool
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Seaner
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Momo sunbathing
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The meats
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The sides
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Kiddos hanging out
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Uncle Scott and Jackson
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Amy
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Letty
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Uncle Scott is prepping for Brady
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Doug
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Morgan wanting to clean the pool
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More pool fun
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