Stars & Stripes

I don't think I'll get to this again before the 4th on Monday so here is my 4th of July blog.

I usually don't do much on the 4th, one of those holidays where I kind of wait and see what's going on and then see what I want to do. Now that makes me sound like I look for the best offer, not true! :) But honestly, I never usually have concrete plans and sometimes I think that's OK - especially depending on the day that the 4th falls on.

Last year was nice, since it was a Sunday and everyone had Monday off as a bank holiday. Some friends and I rented a pontoon and floated around a lake all day long. It wasn't super sunny, but enough to get us burnt. So... the old wives tale is true! It was a really fun weekend and we made the best of it. The year before I worked, so doing anything was better than that.

This year I am heading to my mom's hometown to celebrate my grandparent's 65th Wedding Anniversary (that's actually in September). We have gathered friends and family from across the country together to do this, so it should be a good time. At least for them anyways. I won't know too many people except for my immediate family, which is fine by me. Most families only seem to get together when there is a funeral, and MAYBE a wedding. And no one really has family reunions these days. Heck, the last time I went to one of those on my mom's side... I was 8. The funny thing, the one 2nd cousin I met there and kept in touch with pen-pal style for a few years after is actually going to be at this party... so that will be fun to see her again. I guess she's married, kids, etc. At least I have a boyfriend, so I won't be the *single* gal. Oh... it's not that bad!


This will be weekend #3 that I will be out of town, which is nice to get away but even nicer to come back. Last weekend I was in Milwaukee for a Twins/Brewers baseball game (that unfortunately the Twins lost). Nice road trip, and fun to go to an "away" game. That's my second one, as I hit up Wrigley Field 2 years ago to watch the Twins/Cubs play. Good times. :) Enjoy your long weekend everyone.