4th of July

Yesterday was the fourth of July.  It is my favorite holiday and I feel a deep connection to it not only because my husband is in the Army but because I am very patriotic.  I love the music, the bbqs,and of course the firewrorks.  Unfortunately all fireworks where I live were banned this year because of an extreme drought which as produced extremely dry conditions.  One spark and you risk the entire neighborhood going up in flames.  I was disappointed to be spending my favorite holiday alone and without any fireworks but my friend May was kind enough to invite me to join her family for a backyard bbq and I was able to webchat with Hubby.  I was also able to see the Boston Pops performance and fireworks on TV which was awesome since I used to watch them every year when I was younger and lived in Massachusetts.  Watching the pops is one of my favorite fourth of July traditions.  Overall it turned out to be a pretty great day.  Happy Birthday America and thank you to all of the soldiers and families who protect and support you!