Have I ever told you about the craziness that is living in the boonies in Arkansas? I’ll give you an example. Last night on neighboring hilltops, families set off fireworks. Since we were planning a celebration tonight because we have birthday, we sat on the porch to enjoy everyone else’s light shows. Of course, it was mostly noise, like the sound of mortars going off (something that made me a little nostalgic for my years in the Army). But they didn’t just set off fireworks; someone decided rifle blasts would be fun too. Do these fools not know that what goes up must come down? We headed back inside with the kids.

Did you fire off your own pretty explosives or go to watch some wonderful fireworks display? I don’t think I’ve seen anything spectacular since I lived in Atlanta.

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More craziness will ensue today. The 9-year-old turns 10. Her mom and stepdad spent last night putting together the Barbie Dream House I bought her. She decided the way she wanted to celebrate was a trip to KFC for dinner. (What kid forgoes Chucky Cheese or putt-putt for KFC?) So we’ll hit KFC and come back to open gifts, blow out candles, and hopefully get a swim in before we start the fireworks. 🙂 Our neighbors will love us.