My friend Joanne sent me red, white and blue birthday party napkins, cupcake papers, glow bracelets, tiny fairie lights, and some fun hand-dyed sock yarn– labeled You’re a Grand Old Flag. Self striping. You know how I’ve been into sock knitting this year.
My being born (is that proper English?)on the Fourth of July inspires her selections. You might remember the cupcake tree she sent one year? That post has the 1-2-3-4 Cake Recipe .
How about those Red white and blue chocolate covered Sunflower seeds? Where do you find this stuff?
I’m back in Ohio and the kids are coming over to celebrate Monday. We will put the items to good use.
Thanks J. It’s going to be a happy birthday party. Can’t wait to knit the socks. And wear them!
Looks like it will be quite a celebration!! Happy Birthday, Ruth! Have a glorious day!!
Stay tuned. Thanks Toni.
Happy Birthday Ruth. Hope it is a good year ahead for you and yours!
Thank you Rainee. A wonderful wish!
What a festive assortment. Love those fairy lights — Birthday wishes – enjoy the fireworks with the kids.
Thank you Connie.
Hope to see your socks made in time for winter. Happy Birthday Ruth and Happy 4th July x 🙂 x
You are so lucky to have such a fun birthday. Colorful, explosive and it celebrates our country. Happy Birthday!
Happy Happy Birthday to you!
Thanks Kristin. It’s 64 degrees last night. Felt like fall after the beach
Happy Birthday, dear Ruth! I hope your day is wonderful!
Have the best day ever! Happy birthday !
“It takes a long time to grow an old friend.” Happy Birthday old friend.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! After hearing the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on NPR this AM, you have reminded me of Cohen’s “It’s a Grand Old Flag!” Sang that enough when I was a kid to remember all the lyrics now!!!!! THANKS for this blog and Let the Fireworks begin! 🙂
“Self striping” sock yarn – I’ve never heard of such a thing! That’s awesome.
I would love to get some “self striping” blanket yarn – how much easier that would make crocheting gifts. 🙂
Probably too pricey for a blanket as its hand dyed but I’ll look into it
Can’t wait to see those socks. It will be fun to make them. Happy Birthday, Ruthie.
Thanks Donna
Happy Birthday to you, Ruth. What gorgeous gifts! I want to see the socks when you’ve made them.
Thanks Sylvia. Can’t wait to make those crazy socks
That sock wool is very cool.
I know. Can’t wait to cast on thanks Ruth
Hope you enjoyed a great 4th with your family, Ruth. You were certainly prepared for it!
It was a fun celebration. Always glad to have a birthday. Being surrounded by love sure helps!!
So sorry, Ruth. Forgot to add my belated birthday wishes. Sharing your birthday with the US of A. Not too shabby! 🙂
USA being the elder of course! Thanks John