Summertime …and the livin’s easy. Well, it should be anyway. Gas is sky-high and morale is low. Politics and the economy are on the minds of all.
Summer is here, though, the days are warm and the kids are out of school. With July 4th coming up, it's a time for patriotism, optimism and family fun.
Here at Today's Vintage we were inspired by Sandy's fond memories of family outings, and decided to take the kids and grandkids on an all-American 50s style picnic.
We found a gentleman named Woody, who incidentally had a Ford Woodie, which he graciously lent us for the better part of an afternoon. His car club was having a get-together at Santee Lakes, a recreation area consisting of five man-made lakes, complete with paddle-boats, playgrounds and fishing. It was the perfect setting for a picnic photo shoot.
We gathered Sandy's vintage picnic gear, made fresh lemonade, dressed up the kids and headed out. The only challenge was getting all four children to be in good position, with pleasant expressions, in the same shot!
Afterwards, the kids slid, swung and ran at the playground until the park closed. The only cost involved (other than gas and food) was the $2 per car admission to the Lakes.
I encourage everyone to plan some fun family outings this summer. You don't have to go to expensive theme parks or far away vacation destinations. Get back to the basics by treasure hunting at stores and flea markets, cruising classic car shows and spending a day outdoors at a park or beach.
Have a wonderful 4th of July and a beautiful summer!
Angela Moore, Editor
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