Happy 4th of July From the Mitchells

For years Mr. Mitchell and I have hosted Fourth of July picnics, some small and some that were larger. One year we had over 100 guests — family, friends, and neighbors — in the back yard celebrating America’s independence. Here’s a look back….

What is the 4th of July without American flags? They were in abundance.

Relaxing and taking photos before guests arrived.

Alex puts up flag over grilling area.

Flags, flags, flags.

The grilling area ready for
100+ guests … three grills, three cooks,
100 hotdogs, 100 hamburgers, 100 Italian sausages.

* “SWAC House” coined by Yankee Phil in his post about the cookout

Previous posts:
– SWAC House* 4th of July blast … part 1
– SWAC House* 4th of July blast … part 2
– SWAC House* 4th of July blast … part 3
– SWAC House* 4th of July blast … a Marine in Iraq: “Freedom Isn’t Free”
– 4th of July = flags, flags, flags
–A Look Back at 4th of July Parades, Cookouts at SWAC House

– SWAC House* 4th of July blast … fireworks!

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell