I was driving through the city of Pineville last week and caught a glimpse of their American flag waving in the air over the levee. Given the recent extreme heat and humidity, it’s hard to imagine anything waving in the breeze. So, I grabbed my camera hoping to capture the moment … or to use a reference from KJA’s creative director – snap a happy accident! Looking at the bright stars and bold stripes made me think about the 4th of July and all the traditions that come with it … pool parties, fireworks, picnics, parades, bar-b-que meals, and family gatherings which made me wonder what everyone has planned for this Saturday.
Read on to see what the KJA crew will be doing on the 4th of July –some of our clients and friends have also weighed in!
Aleece Way: spending the long weekend with a best friend that will be visiting me
Leslie Smith: family fun time … BBQ, swimming, watermelon, and of course, a mini-fireworks show with my nieces
Robin Cosenza: lots of fun in the sun with delicious food and great company and celebrating my mom’s birthday
Janet Logsdon: baking sweet treats and trying to stay cool
Karen Ammerman: spending the 4th of July on the beaches of Destin, Florida with my daughter and her family from Charlotte, N.C. and watching the magnificent fireworks over the Gulf!
Karen Viator: fFamily BBQ get-together at my sister’s house in New Iberia (I’m hoping to persuade them to have a crawfish boil instead!)
Sha’nah Morrison: nothing glamorous – I’ll be working
Kevin Humbles: hmmmm …. still thinking about it
Bob Pettus: gathering with family around the backyard grill and fireworks after dark
Michelle Corley: my options are still open…but I’m pretty certain the beach will be involved!
David Crain: DOING what everyone else has already mastered … shrimp on the grill!
Wendy Gintz, Dis-tran, Pineville, LA: having a get-together with family and friends – spending the day cooking, playing outside, swimming and hanging out with the people we enjoy the most and fireworks for everyone
Judy Leo, Great Home Solution, Cornelia, GA (near Atlanta): going to a gathering at a neighborhood park where my daughter lives on July 3rd … games, grilling, fireworks, and an outdoor movie for the kids – spending July 4th at an all day Praise Celebration at our church with a battle of the bands for several top name Christian groups.
Rich Dupree, City of Pineville, Pineville, LA: cookout and Aces baseball
Renee Craft, Baton Rouge, LA: catching up with old friends from Ruston
Glenda Stock, Golden Stock Enterprises, Alexandria, LA: hosting an “Angus Celebration” weekend at McDonald’s … making sure our best burger is being served up hot, juicy, and fresh. Of course, “our smiles” will be free!
Courtney Hornsby, City of Natchitoches, Natchitoches, LA: having an outdoor cookout with family and friends and popping fireworks – we plan on swimming and serving great summertime treats like homemade lemonade, watermelon, and hamburgers
Wanda Campo, Jerry Campo’s Fine Print, Alexandria, LA: BBQ on Nantachie Lake with friends
So tell us – how will you spend this long summer weekend?
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July 1, 2009 at 8:30 am |
Going fishing in Hackberry, LA.
July 1, 2009 at 9:47 am |
Too funny! If I would have known they were going to post this, when I was asked, I’d have come up with a better answer….but it is what it is. I have to work. That’s what happens when your family has restaurants and retail stores… I’m just posting this so nobody thinks David is a meany and I have to work for KJA. Nope, blame my Mom, lol.