Blueberries

Luke helps Papa harvest blueberries: We have three little bushes we bought as one gallon pots last fall, and now we can pick a small handful of berries every two or three days. We don't get many berries, but considering their young age, I think we are doing quite well.

July 4th

We had quite a celebration for July 4th this year, a celebration lasting three days. Friday, Day 1: a tailgate picnic, patriotic concert, and fireworks at a nearby church.

Saturday, Day 2: 27 friends over for a backyard BBQ ("cookout" down south). We provided the meats, they brought the sides. Lots of fun!

Sunday, Day 3: a roadside picnic while we staked out our spot for the fireworks display put on by a neighbor city. Tradition! It's our third year to camp out at this spot. It's convenient because Publix is right across the street so we can go buy a box of Luigi's Italian Ice, and borrow Burger King's restrooms directly behind us as needed. And there is a handy grassy slope for kids of all ages to play on.