HAPPY 4th of JULY!

It's a rainy morning, but the sun is supposed to come out later this afternoon. We're having a small get-together today, as most of the family are away on vacation, so it won't be too crazy around here.

I'm going to enjoy my coffee and watch the news before Carley wakes up. How's everyone going to celebrate today?

Good morning! Happy Fourth of July! It's sort of my holiday too as I am 1/4 American. My Grandpa swam across the St. Lawrence to marry Grandma!

I'm a bit late this morning as I stayed up baking a rum cake. Sleeping until 6 is hardly being slothful but it does mean a bit of a rush to get to the gym for 7:30. On the other hand, it's not for a class so why am I pressuring myself? I think I'll relax a bit, read posts and then go to the gym. I've nothing on my schedule after that until the "lads" come to finish the crown molding in the kitchen. Horticultural Society tonight but I may skip that and garden although rain is predicted.

Do have a lovely day celebrating the birth of our very good neighbour!

Good morning to you both. Happy 4th to those who are still enjoying a late sleep in. My DH had a 7am tee time and was up at 5:30 so needless to say I have been up since then as well. It's a cool day here. So nice to be sleeping with the window open. I sleep so much better. I think it's supposed to be in the 80's and a bit overcast. No big plans today...going to visit a friend that just got back form 3 years in Germany and finish up some painting that is way overdue.

I've got my coffee and relaxing in bed before starting my day. The house is clean and the garden weeded, so I really can do whatever I want today. Such a nice feeling.

I hope everyone has a great day on the Beach and a safe 4th for those celebrating.

Cheers!

Happy 4th, Ladies!
I made it through my daughter leaving without chocolate, so I can make it through anything. She just called me and they are on their way...we had a nice visit in N.O. yesterday...went to a restuarant called Cannon's which has wonderful food...I had a shrimp salad. Then we went to a new place called Sucre' ...all candy and pastries that looked so terrific...I had an iced coffee...

Today, it's just my husband, MIL and I so we are going to a town close by which is on a river and eat at a place called Friends. There should be other stuff happening on the river for the 4th..just playing it by ear today..

Tomorrow, My husband's aunt and uncle are coming to pick up my MIL to stay with them for a few days before she heads off to visit relatives in Virginia..so I need to get up early and get the house all clean and come up with some hors'deurves...it's been a very busy week.
...Cat

good morning ... just a quick drive by posting from me...

up at 7
we have a huge party in West Bygod VA today wnich culminates at 6 pm with the couple hosting the party getting MARRIED....

i will be beachy until we get there. then all bets are off....

nice day here.. not raining...

ok need a shower and breakie... have a great day everyone.

Grrrrrrr.

It's storming. All day. No pool for me. Not happy. Sheesh KERBLOOEY just scared the crap out of me.

And DH had his movie turned up ALL the way on the TV because the air was on and he couldn't hear it, but I was in the bedroom across the house and heard it so clearly I woke up. So now, it's my day off, it's the 4th of July, it's storming, and it's 7:20am, and oop, here comes the rain.

Grrrrrrrr.

Hope you girls have a lovely day where you are! Go swimming for me if you can!

Lisa

Good morning chickies!


Weezle It is actually sunny here, but the weather has been so crazy that it could be seriously storming any second. :rainy: Hope you enjoy your day!

Nessa I think part of your success is that you PLAN to go off plan. I think that is great and a much more realistic way to do SB.

Ruth Good morning! How illegal would it be to post the rum cake recipe?? FOOD PORN, I know, but one day you will have to share your secret.

Cottage A quiet day sounds perfect for you! I don't think that you get too many of those, let alone in the middle of the week. Enjoy!

Shequila Your morning sounds incredibly relaxing. Mine started with my 5 year old waking me at 6:45 ready to get up. My rule is not before 7:00- DH thinks it should be not before 9:00.

Me- Today we are going to my cousin's house for a cookout. She and her husband just moved here to Texas about 2 weeks ago. My aunt and uncle are here visiting from Ohio, so it will be a fun time. DH is even off, so that makes it better. I am planning on a bunless hamburger, deviled eggs, bean salad, and lots of veggies from a veggie tray. I know the beef in the burgers won't be lowfat, but if I stay on plan with everything else I should be good. I am also planning on a bit of wine. I am also making the festive Angel Food cake, but won't eat any. My downfall is not sweets, but all the snacky stuff.

We actually had a break from the rain yesterday, so were able to go swimming. It was SO nice- the subdivision that my parents recently moved into has a community pool, which is great. They also now only live 10 minutes away! The sight of me in a bathing suit is not so hot, but my kids certainly don't care!

Okay, I need to hit the grocery store for a few things, then home to chill for a bit. DH gets up early 3 days a week to work for a pool service that takes care of community pools. It is a great little extra income, although it makes for super long days for him. Getting out of debt certainly requires work!!!!!

Happy fourth! It's the fourth no matter what country you live in, so have a happy one!

We went to a picnic this afternoon for Tom's squadron - had loads of fresh veggies, which was nice. I actually wasn't expecting to be able to eat anything there so I was planning on eating before I left but wasn't hungry. Then tonight we went and saw some fireworks on base, which were surprisingly well done. They must've contracted out!

I am beat, though. Twice today to the farthest side of base and back - eight miles total!

Kara

Good Morning Chicks,
I got up early and went grocery shopping, since there was not much here. Cousins spent the night last night so all the kids were up late and most are still asleep except for my early bird DD. I'm going to water the garden and flowers this morning and my nephew volunteered to cut the grass, so it'll be nice to have that done. I think today I will be able to get my first harvest from the garden. I checked it last night when I got home and saw a few zucchinni ready, and a couple of ripe tomatoes. BLT for lunch, YUM! I've got unpacking to do, and I need to make a fruit salad to take to my brother's for a cookout this afternoon - 4th of July, niece's birthday, and unveiling of her new baby that I haven't seen yet. Then home and I hope to get some cleaning in this evening, since company arrives on Friday. No word yet from DH, so his ship hasn't gotten to the UK yet. Hope to hear from him soon that he's on the way home.

Happy 4th - sounds like everyone's got a fun day planned - hope those storms aren't headed our way!

Nessa, are you coming up 70W to get to WVA? If so, you'll just be a few miles from me. Make sure to wave!

yep... to shepardstown... past harpers ferry

we are so close schmoodle....

HooooRay for the RED WHITE AND BLUE!

Lots a BarbeeeQues a happenin around the chicken coop eh! Sounds like you gals have planned to stay on plan pretty well! If yer travellin--take care on them roads!

DH is feelin a tad under the weather..so it'll be a low key day for us. Which is okay by me... I got things to keep me busssssssssssy!

Have a wonderful 4th !!!!!!

The day is starting out pretty relaxing. Carley slept in until 8:30, and now she's playing quietly. She plays so much better when she is by herself, I think she feels she has to compete when other kids are around. Jake and Dustin went off to my brother's to finish his pool deck, and I just started a load of laundry with a little "help". Our BBQ doesn't start until around 2, and all I have to do is get the corn ready for that. Dustin's birthday is tomorrow and Jake's is Saturday, so we're celebrating them today, too. Mom just called to tell me they're bringing the makings for homemade ice cream. I think I'd better "plan" a cheat!

Weezle ~ I feel for you! Too bad about the rainy day! At least you have the day off, how about a little therapy shopping instead?

Kiko ~ That's great that your parents moved a little closer to you, and you can use their pool, too! I'm not a really pretty site in a swimsuit, either, but I'm sure the kids don't notice or care. What they'll remember is the fact that we were there for them. Have a good time at your picnic today!

femme ~ That must have been so hard for you to see your DD off, I know it would break my heart. Monica is only an hour away, but that's still too far, in my opinion. Hopefully, you'll get to be together as often as possible.

missmess, Shequila, Nessa, sounds like you all have a pleasant day planned! Enjoy!

Kara ~ Glad your day was a good one, too! You sure got a lot of exercise in, with all that walking! You should all sleep well tonight!

Ruth ~ Wait til after the lads finish their work, before serving them the rum cake. They'll need good eyes to get the crown molding right. If I ever get up your way, you'll have to make me one of your famous cakes. I hope the rain hold off so you can get a bit of gardening in today. Have a nice, restful day.

Okay, I'm being sweetly asked to read a story, so I have to set priorities here. See you all later!

Hi everyone! Hope you're having a great 4th!

I'm happy because I think my roommate has work today- which is weird, he works at a big law firm so you'd think he'd have off. I'm a super private person and I just love being alone in the apartment! Like I feel like I can watch tv and cook and just hang out without feeling weird.

My ankle is much better! It's still stiff and hurts when I bend it side to side, but the swelling is almost completely gone and I can walk on it fine! So I might actually end up being able to go watch fireworks tonight.

But I'm kind of annoyed because my boyfriend promised to call me yesterday from work to see how I was, but he never did. That's really not like him. Also not like him to not answer an email or a reply to a phone call. So I'm a bit worried. :\

Happy 4th y'all!!

Gym was closed for the holiday, so I got up at 4 for no reason. >_<
At 5:30 all the firetrucks drove up and downthe streets with the sirens blaring to wake everyone up for the 6:30AM parade. I was up wattering the garden so it was fun hearing all the people freak out and run outside because they forgot it was the 4th.

it's about 109 degrees today, clear skys but we don't have anything planed. My dad just got home from work so he'll be sleeping until 2 or 3. and has to get to work by 7.
I have to work tonight so no fireworks for me. Poo.