Happy Independence Day, Americans!

I spent today working on a client’s website, helping Beth order her wedding invitations, watching the launch of the Discovery, watching my friends shoot off MORE fireworks and blow up more bottles in my front yard (why is our lawn the gathering place?), and visiting friends. We had a cookout at Dave and Claudia’s with every church member that lives in the neighborhood (literally), talked with Mom as things there wrapped up, then I went over to spend a couple of hours with Bethany’s mom and sister (here from the Philippines). Just got home and am thinking of sleep… The only problem is that our neighbors (all around us) are still setting off fireworks. Even with the fan in our bedroom on the highest setting, I can hear the constant boom and crackle…

Ah, well. Once a year, right? I’m glad folks are enjoying themselves, and glad that there’s a reason for the noises. Gunshots sound an awful lot like firecrackers.

Don’t worry, parents. We had a safe and good holiday. I hope yours went as well!