July 4th

One of many delightful activities on this day.

Later, the sweetie and I hit another party and then did my new 4th tradition: paddling down to watch the fireworks.

It was surprisingly low stress. Parking was reasonable, people were in a generally good mood and we even ended up kind of tethering ourselves in a group of epicureans that had brought a battery-operated toaster and were passing out extra sandwiches to those around them.

"Fresh mozzarella with basil and tomato?"
"I don't mind if I do!"

Best 4th I can remember.

My sweetie has opened the doors to so many adventures I would not have enjoyed without her. Kayaking down the lake is one of many-- with many more to come I'm sure.