4th Of July...BOOM!

 Hello July and Happy Independence Day to this wonderful country!  It was a quiet celebration here at the Pines.  We stayed home and just hung out.  The weather was nice and sunny but hot and humid and the mosquitoes were relentless!  They were the real reason nothing got accomplished.  Too buggy!!  But we did grill some burgers and dogs and Phil stopped over for dinner and we had a nice visit with him.  Although we didn't go to the fireworks we could hear them.  The neighbors also were blasting away.  Thankfully Annabelle didn't seem to hear them tonight.  Last night had them blasting away also and she hid under a cabinet in the dining room.  I know many dogs hate the booms and will run away.  I hope folks would keep them inside and safe but I know the shelters will be filled tomorrow!  So here's just a few pics from previous celebrations.  I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday.  Perhaps you're even off work the rest of the week...I know I am!  BOOM!!

I've shared this before but I really like this pic of me and Midge.   It's 1959.  The year Hawaii became a state.  I'm 6 and Midge is 4.  She's looking like she wants to slug someone! Makes me laugh when I see it! 

Jack looking cool in his sunglasses and patriotic shirt a couple of years ago at my sister's house.  We spent the 4th there and the neighborhood parade went by her house.  Fun time!

The year my Mom was in the parade as one of the oldest original residents of their neighborhood. Her last July 4th.  Sure miss her.

For 30 years Jack spent July 4th week at Scout camp.  This pic was taken on a scout high adventure trip.  Every July 4th I know he thinks fondly of those camp days.  This year as I said we spent it quietly and really didn't do any big parties or picnics.  But that's OK.  It was a good day.

The flowers on my kitchen table!  Happy July 4th everyone!