It's 6:45 on the 4th of July and it feels strange to be home. But yesterday we barbecued and saw fireworks and then barbecued and played in the lake today so we have fulfilled all of the required 4ht fun for the year. And it really was fun. The 4th of July is a great holiday without holiday stress...plus a Monday off which is stellar.

I spent several hours shopping with Brandi yesterday for her house. I'm redoing her living room and I think she is a little scared. She loves solids....black and white for the most part. I can see the finished room in my mind and she can't...hence the nerves. I'll post pictures when it is done.

Nick learned to water ski today...wish I had a picture...so sad. He was a natural, up on the first try. He skied about 7 times and loved it. It helped that he was weighs 53 pounds and so he can practically walk on the water. I was so proud...I bet he will be a pro by the end of the summer.

Now we are watching "Grease"- a movie I could watch weekly. Do you think Olivia Newton John is one of the most adorable people ever? I do. I guess you could say I am hopelessly devoted to this movie.