Red, white and blue day...

Sitting out here by the lake, 

watching the jet skis, fishing boats and occasional sailboat...
and feeling the west Texas winds a-blowing

...aaaaah, nice!

The neighbors have already set off a few fireworks, 
and it isn't even 6:30 yet...

so can only imagine the celebrating that will be going on after dark.

Let me catch up on my AA doings:

Last Saturday with Rich and Deb was like old times...so sweet! 

Lots of talking and laughing and just plain being together, 

something we've missed so much. 

Deb and I went into town and had a great visit with precious Linda 

and her family, including all the furry ones.

Then it was back with the guys for a fabulous Italian dinner 

(remember this time last year?) 

and more together-time around the table. 

Gee, we miss them!

Sunday was a wonderful lazy day with an afternoon drive out and about. 

We've managed to find some great FREE movies on TV and read lots of books

...feels like vacation.

Monday was doctor day for Mother and another good visit, 

with errands and lunch included. 

I snuck by Ro's to return "the pitcher"

and had the pleasure of meeting Baby Jude in the flesh!

What a cutie!

Tuesday was special time with my adorable friend and TOG 

(The Other Grandmother), 

Deaun, who treated me to lunch at Hickory Street (yes, again!) 

and then shared her brand new granddaughter, Channing, with me. 

Thanks, Brooke, for letting me cuddle a baby-in-pink for a change.

Today...well, so far, just a delightful "hanging" day, 

with Rob ready to do some more grilling 

 and another movie for the watching at 8:00.

Then fireworks at 10...

but the moon stole the show!

Aaaaah...ooooooh...aaaaah...