The 4th of July is always a big deal around here. This year it was especially huge. After spending several weeks touring Canada, Claus, Steffi and Samuel came to spend the 4th with us.
Samantha, Jake and sleepy George joined us as well.
Andy, Donna and Hope came from Springfield
as did brother Sam, who hung with the Gs.
With Claus' and Mark's help, we blew up balloons.
Lots of balloons.
Heidi and Aunt Nancy handed them out at the parade.
Friends stopped by.
There was swimming ... of sorts
and golf ... of sorts.
There was also an awful lot of walking around, and around, and around, and around.
Family events were remembered ...
and recreated by grandchildren a mere 60 years later.
Good friendships were confirmed.
(1998)
(2014)
And bedtime stories were read.
Thanks to all who joined us in making this Independence Day weekend a very special one.
Happy 4th of July.
