Happy 4th of July

I usually have my patriotic decorations up before Memorial Day.  This year, I was getting ready to go to Kentucky, so put it off.  For sure, I was going to have them up by Flag Day.  I was just home from Kentucky and trying to play catch up. It's only 1 day until the 4th and still no decorations. No inspiration, really.  REALLY??

I babysat a lot this week and yesterday the kids were listening  and dancing to one of those kids CD's with cute little easy to sing songs when they started singing "Teddy Bears' Picnic"  FLASH!! My front porch...I had all of these things, just had to get them out and Voila...I had a "Teddy Bears' Picnic"

I really needed inspiration. This is what my boring front porch has looked like since I took down the Easter decor.

Spring Wreath...Hello, it's July already!!

Now my porch is singing "Teddy Bears' Picnic"

You can see my drip system at work. Without that my plants would surely die.

Here are the stars of my "Teddy" picnic.

Picnic Basket with faux Watermelon, grapes and bread. Where the heck is the faux cheese?

I must find some faux cheese...I feel a shopping trip coming on.

"Teddy Bears" Picnic" isn't really a 4th of July song, but the idea of a picnic is. Here are the lyrics to the song which were written by Jimmy Kennedy

I found it here, along with the music. I promise you it will stick in your head all day tomorrow.

   If you go down in the woods today

 You're sure of a big surprise.

If you go down in the woods today,

You'd better go in disguise

 For every bear that ever there was

 Will gather there for certain because

Today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic.

Every Teddy Bear who's been good

 Is sure of a treat today.

There's lots of marvelous things to eat

 And wonderful games to play.

 Beneath the trees where nobody sees

 They'll hide and seek as long as they please

 'Cause that's the way the Teddy Bears have their picnic.

 If you go down in the woods today,

You'd better not go alone.

It's lovely down in the woods today,

But safer to stay at home.

For every bear that ever there was

Will gather there for certain because

Today's the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic.

Picnic time for Teddy Bears...

The little Teddy Bears are having a lovely time today.

Watch them, catch them unawares,

And see them picnic on their holiday.

See them gaily gad about.

They love to play and shout.

They never have any care.

At six o'clock their Mummies and Daddies

Will take them home to bed,

Because they're tired little Teddy Bears.

Hope all of you have a great 4th with your family and friends and I will be back tomorrow night (or maybe Monday) with more patriotic decorating...indoors this time. You didn't think I would stop at the porch, did you?

Did you know that the "Red, White , and Blue" patriotic decorating scheme has the longest season for decorating.  From Memorial Day to Labor Day.  So I guess I have time to enjoy mine even though I got a late start.

I will be linking to Susan's Metamorphosis Monday . Be sure to stop by there on Monday to see great before and after's and lots of inspiration.  Click on Susan's name or on the button on my sidebar to take you there.