This was the best Independence Day I have ever had. Throughout the day I was planning on just staying home and working on some projects, like a new shirt design I’m perfecting. (to be unveiled soon) It was a nice day all day, and with the windows open, and my HTB playing video games within touching distance, I was happy. We got some Mike’s hard lemonade, made some French bread pizzas, and decided not to battle with traffic for a few sparly lights.
Until about 8.30, when we began to hear pops in the distance. Soon, the four of us (me, HTB, SIL and her husband) were gathered on our deck, peering through the crack between apartment buildings at the lake, and the tiny bursts of beauty in the hills beyond. It was time to head for the roof.
Armed with a beer, and a short sleeved shirt I ventured out, comrades close behind, and rand across the open rooftop to get a better, closer view of the lake. It was pretty for a while, with over a dozen different shows going on in the hillside on the other side of the lake. Tiny, but pretty. Then some neighbors started setting off a few. Then some guy in a boat started lighting sporadic bits of sparkle. Then behind us a couple of shows started, slowly at first, but with increasing frequency. Two of our neighbors joined us about halfway through, but other than that the roof was deserted.
Finally, competely unexpectedly, fireworks started blooming right in front of us. So close we coulde see the trails of smoke let off by each fresh explosion. It was one after another after another, as the show behind us started picking up, and another to our right, and yet another to the left! Our heads whipped around at every pop to catch each new display. Meanwhile HTB was busy taking time lapse photos, which I now share for your viewing pleasure.
And, on another topic, I have some fun lounging/pyjama pants, made out of an old Mickey Mouse sheet. So comfy! I made them with a wide waistband, fashioned from a super soft old tshirt, and lingerie elastic inside.
Have a happy Sunday!
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