No hurricanes here like the East Coast experienced today.
Our day began sunny but by the time our neighborhood parade started (10:00 AM) the clouds were already moving in.
That's okay. It made for a cooler parade & a rain shower is always welcome as long as it clears in time for fireworks!!
My dog is not a fan of this holiday. He and loud noises don't cohabitate well.
He loved it last year when our state was experiencing extreme drought conditions & wildfires which cancelled many firework shows.
No such luck for him this year, thankfully. We've had an abundance of moisture so there are shows & celebrations aplenty.
Above & below: 'Lady Emma Hamilton'
and now, it's time for these girlies to catch one.
Let freedom ring....
P.S. Shortbread cookie recipes found on Closet Cooking & the view from great island blogs. Check 'em out! Yummy stuff there.
I have to start checking your blog more often since you are posting fairly regularly again. LOVED this post - so glad you had a great 4th this year. Your roses are stunning! Hope to see you again very soon...yesterday was so much fun!
Posted by: Dana | July 06, 2014 at 02:24 PM
Oh my! Lady Emma might be my new favorite Rose! I love the color and the form--wowser! And that shortbread looks delish. Glad you had a pleasant Fourth, Kathleen!
Posted by: Beth @ PlantPostings | July 06, 2014 at 08:49 PM
Kathleen girl you are so naughty to show off those cookies and roses!
They look scrumptious !!!
I feel sorry for your pup ... my girls hate loud noises too, including the dreaded vacuum cleaner .. haha
Any secret to your gorgeous roses?
I should have fertilized by now but chores kept getting in the way.
Now how silly is that I ask you?
Hope you had a great holiday weekend girl : )
Joy
Posted by: Joy | July 07, 2014 at 03:26 PM