We are headed off down the street to our neighbors to celebrate the 4th of July. Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, corn on the cob, and of course, what celebration would be complete wiithout the homemade ice cream cake? For whatever reasons, this has become an all time favorite of my neighborhood. It's really easy, and I love to make it. Hey, if you are going to be famous for something, why not ice cream cake?

Last night, there was a big cookout and some really cool fireworks across the street. That was alot of fun. But this year, our neighbors and I decided to have a small gathering. Just our two families. We've never had an evening where it was just us, which is odd considering our kids play together constantly. I'm really looking forward to some one-on-one time with them. And let me tell you, we've got some good fireworks going on. I can't wait.

This time, I attempted to make a flag with blueberries and strawberries. Ok, I'm not the most artistic, but all in all, it doesn't look too bad.

I'll post an update later on, complete, I hope, with pictures. I'm going to try to get some of the fireworks, but we'll have to see if that works.

It's back to work for me tomorrow. Oddly enough, it's really ok. I've enjoyed my time off immensely but the kids are driving me nuts I'm ready to go back to work.

I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July as much as I am. Stay safe people. You mean alot to me.