Independence Day at our house...

The 233rd annibearsary on the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here in America we celebrate the day with parades, picnics and fireworks.

It was a rainy day, so no parade for us. Made it easier for dad to say no, without having to admit he'd be embearassed taking us. Besides, he still had some things on his help mom get ready for our picnic list.

Scruffy and Bro T brought some of his Chicago friends.

Benzer (in back; l to r ) Braxton, Skipper and Scruffy

It was great to see Scruffy again. The first time

Our day after Father's Day ...

The temperatures around here are hot, hot and hotter. The air is so thick with humidity its hard to breath. Now that its officially summer its time to wear my shorts. Yippee! I get to see my knees peek out everyday, haven't seen them for a long time.

Well Hell-o knees!

Checking on the lettuce - we had some in the salad on Monday night. Yum!

We celebrated Father's Day on Monday with a family dinner. Brother T was supposed to bring Scruffy along, I guess Scruffy over-slept and wasn't ready to leave on time. Brother T had emailed mom after he got to work to say Scruffy didn't make it. Oh well, maybe for the 4th of July.

So when Brother T walked in with two bears we