Fourth of July

So we were back in Cleveland over the weekend. Bill worked a half a day on Thursday and I took the day off. I made us a health lunch of lettuce and beet greens from the garden to make up for the garbage that we would eat on the way into town. We packed the car and got on the road before any major traffic and arrived in Solon around 9:30 far earlier than we are accustomed. Winnie was really excited to see Macy Jane (my Aunt & Uncle's lab). We settled in and made plans for Friday since Erin and Brad were off of work.

Friday we all went to the barn and then Brad Bill and Larry left to get fireworks on an all day excursion. I stayed and rode Dandy (and Bailey for a few minutes) and then we were off with much of the 4-H club in tow. I helped my cousins with their horse costumes for the fair and also visited with Bob and Cathy Clarke who came into town from Arizona. That night the adults went out for dinner and then a quick trip to my cousin Billy and Tina's house in Chagrin Falls. They just got a new puppy (9 week old boxer!) and have been doing a ton of work since moving into their house a few months ago.

Saturday we went to Dad's for a fabulous breakfast (that included fresh blueberry pancakes with smashed blueberries and cream cheese frosting on top.) Bill Dad Winnie and I took a quick walk down the tow paths by the canal and then we were off again. We all got to Maura and Jeff's in the late afternoon with plenty of time for a long creek walk before dinner. Jeff , as always made awesome burgers and grilled chicken, and all the sides brought by family were great. After dinner there was wiffle ball, Irish dance and time to catch up with all the family. once it got dark we had smores and a great fireworks display by Brad (who had help from Larry Bill and Danny). By the time we got home the girls could hardly walk to their beds and the dogs fell asleep and wouldn't budge all night.

Sunday E&B made a great breakfast and we got on the road around 11:30. We were home around 4:30 (Chicago time) and and time to unwind and get read for the week.

I have pictures from the weekend and will post a slide show later today.

Hope you all have as much fun as we did -- Happy Fourth of July!