Patriotic peeps.
(Bob’s flag, created by my nephew Mason, had a rather untraditional take on the American flag.)
Indoor activities for the kids while it was raining: more flag-making and…push-ups. ↓
Followed by play time. For the kids and the adults.
Sun, is that you?! ↓
Yep, that’s the sun alright! ↓
The neighbor’s dog, Bella came to visit for a few. She used to be this nippy little rascal and now she’s so calm and lets you pet her for days! ↓
Seven-layers from La Guli. They’re a guaranteed hit! ↓
It seemed a lot of family had made their own plans for the Fourth, so this year it was only us (as in Bob and I), my sister, her kids, my grandmother and my parents at their house in Jersey. But you know what? I actually prefer smaller get-togethers like this. Sometimes, big family affairs can get a little overwhelming, especially for an introvert like myself. This one was more relaxed and intimate and it was a great time! The kids got a little dirty (understatement of the year) and the adults got good and liquored up (some of us anyway). The weather was a bit…uncooperative, but only at first. By the late afternoon, it warmed up some and the sun stayed out for a while so we tried to soak up every ounce of its warmth. As much as he tried to, tropical storm Arthur did not thwart our July Fourth! I was thankful. And now, summer can continue being fabulous…