Today is America’s Independence Day! The kind of holiday where we get out the grill, barbecue some hamburgers, hot dogs or ribs, add to that some potato salad, chips and dips, and strawberries over Angel Cake for dessert. (I know, others make chocolaty things, or ice cream things, but I love Angel Food Cake and strawberries so that’s what we shall have.
10 guests are coming to our home for the meal. We’ll sit around watching the puppies play until their big moment.
Yes, the 4th of July will be even more special this year because our Assistant Breed Warden is coming to examine the litter and tattoo the puppies.
Bogart
Baron
Baerbel
Ali
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Now here is my only crazy 4th of July story to share with you all. Let is serve as a warning to you!
Many years ago when I was a young mother I decided my daughter and step daughter should learn how to hold sparklers so that they didn’t get hurt. I’ve never really liked fireworks, but I always felt sparklers were safe.
Anyway, I got the box out, got my lighter and showed them how to hold the sparkler away from you so you don’t get burned as you light it. Suddenly there was a flash and the sparkler blew up in my hand! I ran for cold water and ice, but knew it was pretty bad. So off to the Emergency Room we went where it was cleaned and bandaged.
Ever since that day I refuse to have any fireworks around me. I like to watch the ones in the sky set off by the professionals, but I don’t ever go near sparklers anymore.
So I do hope you all have a Happy 4th of July, and a safe one!
A pity that you are so far away I would love to have the barbecue with you, and make a firework, lol ! Our son when he was 6 had put something in our open fire on New Year to make a firework ! I tell you, the carpet was full of holes and we really had a firework, the poor boy was so surprised (and we too) lol
The puppies are so cute now ! Arthur is laying around the whole day on his back with his 4 paws in the air because it is so hot (90° !)
Happy 4th of July to you and hubby and all of the doggies and puppies!
Have a wonderful day, the S U N is out here. I can’t wait for some time to relax and sit by the pool. Love YOU, Mel
Our youngest had a fireworks related injury…fortunately she wasn’t hurt badly. I prefer the city fireworks display. It is going to be 101 here again and I’m pretty sure we are going to celebrate in the pool where it is nice and cool. 🙂
Glad you are getting some sun and we are supposed to get some rain after midnight!! Yay!
Enjoy your bbq. I love professional fireworks!! those I enjoy too.
Happy 4th 🙂
Happy 4th of July, dear American friend! Good to know you’ll have a good one!
You know what: We had spare ribs for dinner today. Not bad for a Norwegian, but then again; You know my wife is an American 🙂
Happy 4th of July! Good luck to the puppies on their big day, hope the tatooing doesn’t hurt too much!!
Happy 4th of July! Hope you have a wonderful, sparkler-free day.