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Yes.  It is a lazy holiday Saturday morning around the BBB household.  We had a nice, although admittedly quiet fourth.  We didn't get to see the kids and grandkids as they had other plans.  So hubby and I just did a few things around here in the way of straightening and tidying up the place.  We are having the couple who introduced us over for the evening this evening.  We had lunch at Ruby*Tuesdays* which is one of my fave places.  If you haven't ever eaten there, they have the most wonderful salad bar EVER.  And I got their marvelous chicken pot pie. 

Last night, we loaded up Piper and our folding chairs and headed out to RiverWalk*.  Our guys, G-Note* were playing their usual good music, and there was to be a fireworks display over the river.  There was actually a nice breeze going for most of the evening and the temps didn't feel like the 90's that they were.  Let me say that NOTHING stopped the crowds from streaming in.  The only complaint I ever have about RiverWalk* is their lack of adequate parking, and ways in and out.  It is a NIGHTMARE!!  As I was watching all these people stream in, I knew it was going to be a headache getting out.  No doubt about it.  But, we were enjoying ourselves, so I just put that thought in my back pocket and rocked on.

The fireworks display was WONDERFUL!!  The owners of RiverWalk evidently didn't get the bulletin that there was a shortage of fireworks (it was even reported on the world wide web*), or that fireworks were WAY expensive this year because of that.  Nope.  They put on a 30 minute, spectacular display which was even more beautiful given the reflection of the fireworks in the river.

Getting home was the nightmare I knew it would be.  It took us almost an hour just to get out of the parking area.  Can you say....aaarrrrggghhhh!!  But, I was glad that we went anyway.  We just sat in the car waiting our turn and watched the crazy people.  hehehe

This morning has been a lazy one.  Both hubby and I slept in a little.  I got up a little while ago, put on a pot of coffee, and then went out on our beautiful patio that hubby built me.  He cleaned it off yesterday.  I have some pictures.  Here we go:

These are my hydrangeas, which are very happy right now.  They were a start from some my Momma had had in her garden since I was about 13.

Here are some pics of our only remaining outside dog, Sambo.  She is ALL body.  She is rather lonely right now, which I hate.  She's such a sweetie.

Here are pictures of my flower baskets and my new plant I got for my birthday (it is in the metal trike plant holder).  The concrete planters and the watering can were my MIL's.  She would be proud that we are using them.

The rest of the pictures are just showing our lovely patio.  I think hubby did a good job of making this an inviting space.  It is a little hot right now, so we don't use it quite as much.  But as the weather cools a little, we use it a lot.  We have a chiminea and a little fireplace.  The hubby has moved the fireplace (it's portable) and I don't know where he is going to put it.  But they are both nice as the weather cools.

So there you have our little haven.  We do love it!

I hope everyone had a lovely 4th! 

Till next time....

Hugs!

BBB

I hope all of my blog buddies, and those you love most, have a safe and happy 4th!  Someone eat a hotdog for me.  We aren't spending time with our kids like we usually do and they are the ones who usually cook the hotdogs.  Seems they are headed out to the river today with some friends.  I just hope they are careful.  Where I went to school was on the lovely river....and I know their dangers when they are running as high as they are now.  I just hope they will be careful with the young ones.  I promise myself I won't worry....but who am I kidding.  I will worry.

So,  hubs and I are on our own.  I am not sure what we are going to do yet.  Whatever we do, I know in my heart I am thankful for all the men and women who gave ALL so that I might enjoy freedom on this day.

God bless America!!

Hugs!

BBB

Okay folks.  I am going to try and see if I can do this.  Hang with me here.

Pictures of the new RV:

Well that went okay as far as I can tell.  Next trip out, I will take some inside shots and post them.

Let's try some more.  Here is a picture of one of my cousins, with my favorite t-shirt in the world.  I WANT one of these t-shirts!  Read it and you'll know why.

Now, let us do an updated picture of my little Piper.  Here goes:

See how much she has grown??  Here is one of her new bandana with her name on it:

Isn't that just the CUTEST??  (And you'd better have the right answer here....hehehehe)

Here are Piper and little Mia.  Mia does not have a summer cut bless her heart.  See how much smaller she is?

Here is Mia by herself:

She's a sweetie.  Now Jasmine had to put up with these two little pip-squeaks for 4 days.  Here is how she felt about that:

Well, those are the pictures for now.  I am considering putting some of my reunion pics on here.  Haven't decided on that yet though.  We shall see.

Now, let's see if this will publish.  Here we go!  Enjoy (I hope)!

BBB

Yes, it was a good weekend.  BFF got in to town about 6:30 Friday evening.  Hubby had pulled out earlier in the day with the new RV.  I think he had a nice, lazy weekend of rest.  I did not realize he also pulled the Waverunners*.  But he did.  So he got out and played on them a little bit today.

I got up Saturday morning and BFF and I started getting ready to meet with our friend R for lunch and some shopping.  She was getting ready in our main bathroom and was standing there with the door open putting on her mascara.  I looked at what she was wearing and about CRACKED up.  I went to my closet, pulled out a jacket, took it back in the bathroom and held it up, asking "Does this look familiar?"  When she looked up and saw what I was holding, she started laughing too.  We both have the EXACT same jacket.  I cannot tell you HOW many times this has happened to us over the years.  We don't go shopping together or even live in the same AREA, and we end up with the SAME clothes or furniture or whatever.  Do you think that just maybe we think a little bit alike??  Having been born on the same day is the only thing we can attribute it to.  It would be coincidence if it happened once.  But this has happened numbers of times over the years we have known each other.  What a hoot!

We had a great time with R.  We ate lunch at a nice little bistro and then did us some shopping.  There is a marvelous chocolatier in the town we went to.  We had to stop and try out some of the goodies.  I got a dark chocolate "swan" filled with raspberry jam.  It was marvelous.  And I bought a bag of dark chocolate covered orange rinds.  Yummmmmm!!!  This was primo chocolate!!

Each of us found a little something to buy and we just had a great visit and lunch.  I got some nice presents.  It was a nice birthday celebration with two long time friends!

Well, I am gonna get off here for now.  You all have a great week!!

BBB