Feeling Patriotic on a Flashback Friday!




This week I've been busy getting ready for family from Long Island who are coming up to visit for the Fourth of July holiday for the week. I'm so excited about having them here and having a house full of laughter, food, and kids playing and splashing in the pool! The FiveSibes love to hang out with with my nephews and the cousins, so it will be a whirlwind holiday here! Looking back over the pics and videos of my FiveSibes, I just had to share this favorite of mine. Our alpha girl, Harley, really got into the spirit a few years back and, to my surprise, let me put these flashing patriotic glasses on her, and she left them on! I think she actually enjoyed wearing them! I hope you enjoyed this visit down our Memory Lane, and that you all have a very safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Do you have any plans for America's Birthday with your furkids? We'd love to hear about them!


Join Us!!! Do you have a photo from  your pet's past that you'd like to share? Come stroll down Memory Lane with us here at FiveSibes and join in our Flashback Friday blog hop (we are open all week)! Just post your pic on your blog, grab our badge (yes, that's Gibson & little bro, pupster Wolfie!) & link to our blog, then join the blog hop below so others can come visit and see your flashback photos, too! A fun way to relive past fun times with our pets, present and past, and a great way to kick off a weekend! We hope you'll join us for some Friday fun! (To see past posts, put "Flashback Friday" in our Search bar at top of blog).



 
 


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  1. Tails Around the RanchJune 30, 2017 at 4:24 PM

    Owning dogs, this is my least favorite 'howliday' but as a naturalized citizen, my favorite. We just hope the neighborhood is quiet to keep pets safe. There are always so many who get lost over this weekend so we keep our paws crossed everyone stays safe and happy. Enjoy your family visit! 🇺🇸

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    1. FiveSibesMomJuly 6, 2017 at 10:52 PM

      I sure hope there were no lost pets. I agree, it's always so heartbreaking. I hope you had a quiet, safe, and happy Fourth!

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  2. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥June 30, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    Have a wonderful 4th of July holiday!!! Family always makes life special.

    Woos - Lightning and Misty

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    1. FiveSibesMomJuly 6, 2017 at 10:50 PM

      Thank you, OP Pack! It was wonderful! Plus, the FiveSibes loved having my nephews here to play with! I hope you all had a fun and safe Fourth!

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  3. The Ladies of Beaglebratz ManorJune 30, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Mom Kim here - Harley looks like she is really enjoying the extra attention. Happy Fourth of July weekend and enjoy the extra family time. I think I am like many dog parents - Fourth of July is one of my least fav holidays and with Miss Maizie, my new and youngest at 10 months, I am most concerned about her reaction which is one reason I will be here at home since even here in the city - we still have several people around me shooting off fireworks.

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    1. FiveSibesMomJuly 6, 2017 at 10:49 PM

      She loved the attention! I was surprised she liked the blinking glasses, but she did! How did Maizie do? I hope all right. Our Bandit does not like fireworks - something new that started about two years ago. I think it's due to her partial deafness. But it was a long 4th night with the neighborhood lighting up and booming away.

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  4. Brian's Home BlogJune 30, 2017 at 8:11 PM

    Love the photos!!! I hope you all have a happy and safe 4th of July!

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    1. FiveSibesMomJuly 6, 2017 at 10:47 PM

      Thanks, Brian! We did! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday, too!

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