We had a July 4th celebration here yesterday. Just the kids, the in-laws and us - chicken, hamburgers, sausage and hot dogs on the grill, along with the salads - macaroni, potato and pasta! The weather couldn't have been more beautiful - sunny and mid 80's.

My d-i-l and I had decided that we were going to see the 3rd "Twilight" movie, Eclipse yesterday. Thought that we'd give the crowds a chance to dissipate a bit. We were right - got just the seats we wanted and a

milkshake to boot! Loved, loved, loved the movie!!! I know, a bit kiddish, right? But it was very romantic and was, I think, the best movie out of the three.

We went to the 9:25 showing, so when we came back it was going on midnight. The boys were in the back with a roaring fire and had imbibed a bit of "joy juice". My son gets very talkative when he does this...I wish he felt as comfortable talking to us when he's not. But - the fire was lovely - had some quality time with the kids...All is well with the world....