As a kid growing up, the 4th of July signaled the beginning of Summer, and this year's holiday was one of the most enjoyable and relaxing 4th's in a long time. My DH and I headed to a favorite local watering hole, where we met up with some close friends for a relaxing lunch full of laughs. .
Later in the day we gathered up the 2 youngest daughters and headed into North Conway for the yearly fireworks celebration, meeting up with my oldest daughter and her family.
While my daughter, Hannah and my granddaughter, McKayla, laid side by side, giggling and eating candy, my grandson, kept us laughing with all of his antics.
This year's entertainment was Tom Dean of (Devonsquare) and Acoustic Nuisance. The weather was perfect, the company was good and I was able to spend the evening knitting on Anne, while we listened to great folk/celtic music. It was like having folkalley in our back yard. (take a visit to folkalley for the BEST internet music)
The firework display didn't disappoint either.........a wonderful relaxing entrance into summer!
No Typepad = Free Time for Knitting
No doubt, many of you were very surprised to see what blogland looked like on July 2nd. I guess I should read typepad's front page notes more often...LOL.
Instead of birching about it, I took the weekend to just kick back, relax and knit.
OMG......I LOVE kidsilk haze!!
I love the color of your Birch... I have never tried the KSH. I will put it on my wish list. Glad you had a nice relaxing Fourth of July. I just said the same thing to my husband. Ours was a very relaxing one too.
Posted by: Maureen | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 10:41 PM
I am glad you had a wonderful relaxing holiday
how did the pup's take to the noise?
vi
Posted by: vi | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 08:19 PM
Your birch looks great. The typepadlessnes gave everyone some time to knit, I think. Not necessarily a bad thing at all.
Posted by: Cassie | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 05:38 PM
What a perfect July 4th celebration! Looks like the family had a wonderful time together.
Oh, and, Birch - WOW!
Posted by: Jackie | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 03:12 PM
KSH sucks
LOL - thought about leaving that sentiment on its own ;) But you know I'll be envious as your Birch grows. I need to find another yarn for this. Wonder if I'm allergic to angora?
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 01:21 PM
It was nice to have a break from blogging. It's nice to be back, too. LOVE your Birch!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 12:16 PM
Thanks so much for mentioning the Folk Music site. I've done gone and signed up :) How on earth did you know I had been looking for online folk music?!?!?
Posted by: Robbyn | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 11:21 AM
Looks like a great weekend! I haven't seen fireworks in ages...we thought about it last night and drove down to the coast to grab a bite, but the crowds that were forming at 8:00 were overwhelming and we went home. I guess if I had kids, I would have been more inclined to stay...but all I could think of was the traffic afterwards!
I love the color of Birch.
Posted by: Liz | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 10:45 AM
your knitting looks like a beautiful and giant flower
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 10:40 AM