Fourth of July, 2004 was hot and muggy. We had a small get together at the house. Did a little decorating to get everyone in the patriotic spirit and wrapped up some small patriotic gifts for the gang.

Even Belle put on a red collar in preparation for fun and dropped food...

Nothing exciting happened. Just the usual standing around outside and talking.

Jessie decided to show Julia and Bear and Doggy how to lay on the hammock.

I decided to memorialize my new shade of pink nail polish. Very pretty.

While Steff and Jessie got riled up to eat messily...

Julia just stood forlornly in the kitchen with doggy and bear wondering why noone was feeding her yet.

Once she batted those big blue eyes (actually, uncolorized photo), we all succumbed and fed her everything she wanted...

Kevin serenaded everyone with songs such as God Bless America...

Riley and I wrestled around on the couch. I am sad to say she got the best of me...

... and Steff looked lovely in pink, even though her 4th of July gift "clashed" with her outfit

Group patriotic photos commenced after dinner...

Greg got bored...

and we all know what that means...

But we finished up pictures taking...

...and Steve and I threw everyone out so we could rest up. Getting old is H E _ _ !

Take me home, Please