Wishing all Citizens of the United States of America a very Happy 238th Independance Day!
This is last year's photo from our home with the US and Georgia flags displayed, for the 237th 4th of July...
A happy husband Pieter in 2004, with our foster-daughter Anita from Indonesia in front of the Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania...
She stayed with us for two months after she graduated from the University Dian Nuswantoro of Semarang
video showing the very first public singing of 'GOD BLESS AMERICA' by Kate Smith
Happy 4th of July!
She stayed with us for two months after she graduated from the University Dian Nuswantoro of Semarang
Related links:
{Anita Anggraeni our Foster Daughter} | previous post by me
{1903 Ladies Home Journal by Edward Bok - The Mother of America & Dutch American Heritage Day} | previous post by me
{Anita Anggraeni our Foster Daughter} | previous post by me
{1903 Ladies Home Journal by Edward Bok - The Mother of America & Dutch American Heritage Day} | previous post by me
{237th Independence Day for the United States of America - GOD BLESS AMERICA} | previous post by me
{4th of July Speech given by my husband Pieter} | previous post by me with husband Pieter's speech on the 4th of July to the people of Laurens County about our Immigration to the USA
{Happy 236th Birthday USA!} | previous post by me
{The Dutch 1st to Salute to the Flag of The United States in 1776} | previous post by me
{Dutch - American Heritage Day: November 16 since 1991} | previous post by me about official Proclamation by President George Bush
{4th of July Speech given by my husband Pieter} | previous post by me with husband Pieter's speech on the 4th of July to the people of Laurens County about our Immigration to the USA
{Happy 236th Birthday USA!} | previous post by me
{The Dutch 1st to Salute to the Flag of The United States in 1776} | previous post by me
{Dutch - American Heritage Day: November 16 since 1991} | previous post by me about official Proclamation by President George Bush
happy independence day, mariette!
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteWishing you and your dear one a very meaningful and Happy independence day!
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy 4th of July, dear Mariette!!!!! Have a nice day!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs!!!!
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteThank you dear and it will be a very special weekend!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing pictures and the video.
Happy Fourth of July.
Stay safe.
Dearest Munir,
DeleteWishing you and yours also a very Happy 4th of July!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, Happy Fourth of July! It must have been incredible and moving to see the actual Liberty Bell.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteHappy 4th of July to you as well!
It was very incredible for us the first time we went there and we had to take our foster-daughter there as well, for the fact of its historical meaning. We did make a history tour with her after she graduated from university in Semarang, Indonesia.
Kindest regards to you!
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletehappy 4th July :O)
And a lovely weekend to you both!
Love and hugs
Claudia
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteThank you dear, this will be as always a very patriotic weekend.
Hugs,
Mariette
Your house is a beauty to admire always.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful and safe 4th. of July holiday dear friends.
We'll be watching the Soccer WC tomorrow over at some friends and we will be having a potluck BBQ. I'm taking a corn soufle, which was my Mil's récipe and it's yummy and also dessert, ice-cream and brownies, so it will be fun and we always eat too darn much on these kind of occassions!
Hugs,
FABBY
Dearest Fabby,
DeleteThank you dear and we proudly fly our flags! Happy 4th of July to you both as well. Oh you are so right about eating too much on these kind of gatherings with friends!
Enjoy the Soccer WC!
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletealles Gute und sonnige Grüße
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteDanke und viel Sonnige Grüsse deiner Richtung.
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!!
Dir und deiner Familie ein wunderbare Tag!
Liebe Grüsse
Julia
Liebe Julia,
DeleteDanke und mit unsere 'extended' Familie werden wir ein schönes Unabhängigkeit-Wochenende haben!
Ganz liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Dear Mariette. Happy 4th of July! Have a wonderful weekend sweetie:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteDearest Eli,
DeleteThank you, this is a very special weekend for both of us here together with our extended Family.
Hugs,
Mariette
Have a happy 4th of July with nice weather.
ReplyDeleteDearest Marianne,
DeleteThank you and let's hope that hurricane Arthur will not spoil it for millions of people in the North East... Our outlook here is fine and believe it or not; the entire weekend without thunderstorms. That has been our daily dose for summer so far towards late afternoons.
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy Independence Day, Mariette. That's a beautiful photo of your house with flags. And great photo of Pieter and Anita in front of Liberty Bell! I wish you a safe and happy holiday xoxo
ReplyDeleteDearest Tamago,
DeleteTrusting that you had a lovely 4th of July weekend yourselves. Thank you for your comment. Fond memories with a touch of patriotism and history.
Hugs and a happy Sunday.
Mariette
Dearest Marette,
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th July with your husband and foster-daughter Anita's stayed with your home and lovely with graduated The university Dian Nuwantoro Semarang.
Siging of God Bless America. Your husband Pieter with your faster Daughter.Kate Smith has beautiful singing of God Bless America.
Hogs and love to you both!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko,
DeleteThank you so much and we enjoyed a lovely 4th of July weekend with our extended family at their lovely home. The weather was perfect.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
Happy 4th of July, Dearest Mariette. I DO hope you are having wonderful holiday with your husband♡♡♡ Wonderful picture of your house with flags; I remember on our National Foundation Day " 2/11", we could see our national flags a lot more(^^;) I first knew about the Liberty Bell☆☆☆, and wonderful picture of both of them.
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of love and hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Miyako,
DeleteThank you very much sweet friend!
We did have a perfect holiday weekend together with our extended family. The weather was lovely those two days and the food was great.
Sending hugs and love across the ocean from your American friend,
Mariette
Mariette, I wish you a Happy 4th of July and hope you celebrate well. Lots of friends and wonderful food.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kay
Dearest Kay,
DeleteThank you and it was a lovely weekend so far with great weather. Yes, we were with our extended family at their home and the wonderful food was enjoyed by some 35 people.
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy July 4th America! Canada just turned 147 on July 1st.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful July Mariette!
xo Catherine
Dearest Catherine,
DeleteThank you dear and yes, we do celebrate our nation's birthdays rather close together!
So far, July has been lovely.
Hugs,
Mariette
Ηappy 4th of July dear Mariette!!Have a lovely day!!Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDimi...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteThank you, we have had a lovely weekend so far!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette!
ReplyDeleteWell yes, happy anniversary to US's independence, I feel somewhat part of it since I was born in NY!!
Well done, Anita!!
Back from holiday?
Keep well!
Hugs
Dearest Noushka,
DeleteThank you and you certainly are part of it as well being born in 'New Netherlands'!
We both are proud of our Anita indeed and she's a great foster-daugther.
Yes, we're long back from our holiday. I never post about it while away...
Sending best wishes to you as well.
Mariette
Buon compleanno America! Paese magnifico, grande, con tanti Stati, con tante mescolanze di razze. Paese che ha saputo rialzarsi dopo quel terribile, orribile, attentato dell'11 Settembre 2001 che ha segnato non solo l'America, ma tutto il mondo, e per sempre. Un abbraccio Mariette. Paola
ReplyDeleteCara Paola,
DeleteGrazie per i tuoi auguri!
È stato un bel fine settimana finora con i nostri migliori amici e con ottimo cibo e un sacco di esso.
Abbracci,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette
ReplyDeleteHappy independence day
and have a nice weekend
Hugs
Kajsa
Dearest Kajsa,
DeleteThank you and it was a lovely, sunny and happy weekend so far!
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy Independence Day to you guys and a big kiss!
ReplyDeleteDearest Silvia,
DeleteThank you dear and wishing you a lovely Sunday!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hope your 4th was a bloody awesome one
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteIt sure was and with perfect weather!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteHappy Independence day to you both and have a wonderful weekend
hugs
Carolyn
Dearest Carolyn,
DeleteThank you, with a full stomach I now finally find time to reply to comments. We had a very happy 4th of July celebration.
Hugs,
Mariette
Stopping by to wish you a Happy 4th. Hope you are enjoying a festive day, Mariette.
ReplyDeleteDearest Sarah,
DeleteHope yours was as lovely as our weekend so far. Great time with our extended family.
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy 4th! This year we had beautiful weather
ReplyDeleteDearest Daniela,
DeleteOh, it could not have been lovelier the past two days!
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteich wünsche Dir und Amerika ein schönes Unabhängigkeitswochenende.
Ich hoffe, dass ihr diese fetlichen Tage genießen könnt.
Ein schönes Wochenende wünscht Dir
Irmi
Liebe Irmi,
DeleteOh ja wir haben geniessen können und das Wetter hätte nicht besser sein können.
Zwei schöne Tagen mit leckeres Essen und zusammen feiern mit liebe Freunde die uns als Familie adoptiert haben.
Liebe Grüsse und ein schöner Sonntag.
Mariette
lieve Mariette ..
ReplyDeleteik hoop dat je het me niet kwalijk neemt ,maar de zomer is hier toch echt begonnen en
we hadden veel afscheidfeesten en nog meer happenings...dus van daar ik al een tijdje niet gereageerd
had op je blog... een fijne zondag voor morgen veel liefs
Lieve Nieneke,
DeleteAls er één begrijpt wat je bedoelt met afscheidsfeesten en bezoeken etc. dan ben ik het wel. Maak je geen zorgen! Hopelijk heb je toch kunnen genoten van alle tijd samen.
Heel veel liefs en ook nog een fijne zondag met hopelijk wat rust!
Mariette