Views of the Neighborhood – Fourth of July Decorations

~ John W. Howell

This is the day before the Fourth of July. So I thought it would be interesting to see some decorations around town. We are being catered by Better Half in Austin. Today’s entertainment is who else but Lee Greenwood.

Menu

BETTER HALF BREAKFAST SANDWICH English muffin, crispy hash brown, smoked paprika aïoli, arugula, fried farm egg CHOOSE BACON, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, BEYOND SAUSAGE, OR AVOCADO

CHICKEN BISCUIT southern fried chicken breast, jalapeño-honey butter, curry bread & butter pickles
PASTRAMI BISCUIT house cured & smoked brisket pastrami,
creamy Swiss & horseradish pimento cheese spread, fried egg

GRANOLA BOWL oats, nuts & seeds, pomegranate molasses,
local Greek yogurt, seasonal fruit & berries, Thai basil & mint

WAFFLE IRON HASHBROWNS coffee & cream gravy, cotija, farm egg, pickled onions, scallions

NEW SOURDOUGH PANCAKES  strawberries, coconut lime streusel, vanilla whip

NEW BIG SUMMER SALAD  sweet corn purée, power greens & romaine hearts, heirloom cherry tomato, avocado & yellow squash, summer shoots, creamy cotija chimichurri & spicy pepitas
BETTER HALF CHICKEN BURGER house ground chicken, Duke’s Mayo, Swiss, LTO

BETTER HALF CHEESEBURGER 44 Farms ground beef, Dijonnaise, American cheese, LTO

BEYOND MEAT VEGGIE PATTY AVAILABLE

Picture of an old time school bus

So, hop on, and let’s go.

This is a repeat of a prior year. I thought it was funny and a good use for a poor departed palm tree.

Several mail toppers in town.

From Sea to Sea decoration.

A stylish bunting on stylish home.

The ultimate topper. Armadillo, cactus, and flags.

The Lakeway Heritage Center celebrating the Fourth of July.

The Freedom Memorial is all decked out too.

Lakeway city lines all the thoroughfares with flags. This is the sculpture garden.

A close look at the plaque.

Guardian angel.

Girls with arbor rope.

Girl with Teddy bear.

Boys balancing.

Tennis boy.

I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July celebration. Now enjoy the food and Lee Greenwood.

65 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Fourth of July Decorations”

  8. That sculpture garden is so cool. And the bunting, it always reminds me of fairs and important baseball games. I love how they used that palm tree as well, good stuff!

    Happy Fourth of July weekend Sheriff

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  9. Haven’t been able to visit very many blogs the last couple of weeks, but I just HAD to see what you shared today, and I’m so glad I was able to take a few minutes to go on the tour with you! LOVE the displays, ALL of them, but the sculpture garden is a real treat! Thank you so much for sharing folks celebrating Independence Day with love and pride!! It did my heart good to see it all! And Happy 4th to you and your family, John! 🤗💖🤗

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  13. Lakeway celebrates in style as usual. Lee Greenwood says it best. Perhaps we can come togethr for one day to appreciate what we have even if we are divided. The palm tree and flag are a hopeful sign! Have a safe July 4th, John. Cheers!

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  15. Happy Fourth, John. Love it when a city lines its streets with Flags to remind us we’re celebrating a holiday! Some of our area cities do that, too, and it never fails to make me smile. A small gesture, I suppose, but one that speaks volumes.

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  18. Good to see so many decorations.

    Sourdough, pastrami, chicken, biscuits – it’s hard to decide, John. I did rule out the granola and the veggie patty.

    Happy 4th of July!

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  19. Very patriotic and festive. Fingers crossed—it’s been relatively quiet here after two raucous years of fireworks.

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  28. Happy belated 4th, dear John.

    I watched the fireworks across the USA last night, music accentuating the spectacle.
    It was brilliant. I’m still shivering from Def Leopard playing “Pour Some Sugar On Me” with the sky aglow with beauty.
    The neighbourhood looks perfect!
    So, the NEW BIG SUMMER SALAD sounds amazing! YUMM!!! If it’s small, I’ll have 2!
    Listening to Lee… great song!

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