I think maybe, just maybe, we started a new family tradition today. The July issue of Southern Living Magazine featured the little town of Sewanee, Tennessee. They had a great one page write-up about the July 4th festivities in this town and when I realized it is less than an hour from our new home here in the South we decided to go for the day.
My husband and I with our precious grand-daughter on the steps of one of the old churches on the campus.
One of the things recommended in Southern Living was Julia's Fine Foods Cafe. We could hardly wait for lunch. As a matter of fact we were in line before the cafe opened at 11:00!
This darling little shop, The Lemon Fair, looked so fun. Unfortunately, it was closed.
The one gas station in town. Love it!
This is just one of the many beatiful homes along the main road through the little town up to the campus. There were too many beautiful ones to choose from!
Best of all was time spent with my precious grand-daughters!
There were all kinds of craft booths. One was selling darling little old fashioned wooden toys. We had to get a little duck for Jillian and wooden horses for both girls. The little wooden horses were only $5.00 each. Can you believe that?
It was such a perfect day. Loved everything about the town and the celebration. Not too many people, lots to see and do, good food, plenty of lemonaide stands (smile), live music, parade and fireworks. Next year we'll go early and stay late!
What did you do for the wonderful Independence Celebration? I hope your day was lovely.