Or at least Happy 4th to all you USAers!

The 4th is my SIL’s favorite holiday. He does EVERYTHING. He mowed around the pool area to make sure everything looked perfect. Set up the banquet table. He began yesterday premaking dishes like potato salad and a special cake. He’s up early today working on more food. He told Kelly, she didn’t have to lift a finger.

Our grill is next to the pool, so you know those not cooking are going to be swimming. After dark, we’ll light some light-grade fireworks. No big explosions here—just things like sparklers and those little caps you toss on the ground that make a pop. We have horses and goats and don’t want them too frightened.

I hope you all have a Happy Fourth! I’d love to hear your plans!