Independence Day.

Really this is from Saturday.

Jeff, Davis and son-in-law went to pan for gold.

I went to the Farmers Market to hang out

with Britni and help with her booth
(She had her adorable handmade wallets
and I had my felt flowers).

The booth didn't go so well

but I LOVED being with Britni.

I had to drop Sheyla off to school in the morning

and when I went to Britni's apartment 

I saw tons of hot air balloons in the air.

I didn't get the shots (photo) that I wanted

but at least I got a drive by of Darth Vader.

Later I picked Sheyla up from school

and the three of us ate lunch together

in the shade of a canopy

(doesn't that make you think 

I just said can-o-pee).

We did get to see the amazing fireworks

with Britni and husband.

Along with Sheyla and Davis,

Me and Jeff.

I LOVE fireworks

and appreciate going to see them with family

because many July 4th's I was 

working at a hospital.

We usually go to the parade on the 4th

but having Davis in a wheelchair seemed 

like it would be 100 times harder 

to squeeze in when we arrive so late.

I do LOVE a good parade.

We went out to lunch and

we went and saw Transformers.

Sheyla and Davis 

loved it.

 Jeff and I felt a little tortured

as we were stuck watching that movie.

Somehow, I feel a little safer with those

macho cars protecting our planet.