Thursday Thankfulness

The kids and I were able to walk to the end of complex and see the fireworks.  Seriously cool.  No traffic.  No waiting.  No crowds.  Ahhh!  Just a 30 second jaunt and we’re there.  Almost as good as being able to be in our own backyard.    A few of the other tenants had similar ideas but not many. 

I love fireworks.  Independence Day just isn’t complete without them, for me.  Fortunately, since the city here has abandoned fireworks in the past few years, the park has stepped up and come through.  The kids and I are very thankful. 

So how was your 4th? 

Happy Independence Day!

Yes!  It makes me happy! 

Celebrate our freedom and liberty! 

Have a wonderful, fireworks filled day. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The End

Guess what?  It’s done!  The writing project my husband has been working on these many months is done!  Finis!  Over!  Finished!  The END!  Woooo! 

I was a little surprised to discover today, going back through some older files, that he started writing on this subject for the other series this publisher puts out, way back in Sept of last year.  Ten whole months ago!  So 3 mos on that project, then revisions and going over the proofs, then on the heels of that one going to print, getting the project for this other series they have and doing the same subject for this one for another 3 months, and wow, that’s a long time to be working on saying the same thing in 2 different ways! 

But he did it!  He banged it out over the holiday weekend and even managed to bring it in before deadline.  So, he’s done writing, and I’m done editing and doing the clean-up and uploading and researching stuff.  Not that my job was nearly as much “heavy lifting” as his was, but I helped some.   

No more deadlines!  At least for awhile.  I don’t know if he’ll take any more projects since he really wants to breathe for a bit and focus on his fiction work.  I couldn’t be happier about that.  And it was soooooo much fun to watch a movie on Monday and not feel that pressure to get back to working on the project.  We ended up watching something called The Broken.  It was really quite good.  I don’t know if it’s listed as horror or thriller, but there wasn’t any real gore to speak of.  You know how in Psycho you see the blood go down the drain?  Would you consider that gore?  If that was a 1, this movie might be a 2 or 3.  But the tension build-up was done very well.  Even my daughter said, “Why do they play the scary music but then nothing happens?”  I’d just been thinking the same thing and had to laugh at her perceptiveness for picking that up at 5.  Watch out, she’s a future movie critic in the making!  LOL

While our town didn’t have fireworks again for the 3rd year in a row, the local amusement park DID.  And they rocked.  So the kids and I were able to run out when we heard them start up and watch them from the parking lot here.  It was awesome.  Man I adore fireworks!  Especially Independence Day fireworks. 

Did I mention?  I think I tweeted but I don’t think I posted it here – the MiniNess lost her 1st tooth over the weekend.  She was so excited!  Daddy plucked a dollar out of his wallet and handed it to her.  She’s clueless about what money is.  For now.   

So now the holiday and its long weekend is over and the book is done and life can go back to normal now.  Back to housework and school, back to eating right and working out and all that fun stuff. 

And how was your weekend?

 

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4thy Fun

For the guys – lots of pretty girls in bikinis.    Ladies, there’s even a beefcake one for you too. 

American Flag Bikini Fashion

via American Flag Bikini Fashion.

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Who doesn’t like to see things blow-up? 

Fireworks + Ultra-High Speed Camera = Best 4th of July Video Ever

via Fireworks + Ultra-High Speed Camera = Best 4th of July Video Ever.

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A bit of historical American architectural fun.  What?  I like houses!

All-American Homes for the 4th of July

via All-American Homes for the 4th of July.

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Fun and interesting facts. 

10 Things You Might Not Know About America’s Independence

via 10 Things You Might Not Know About America’s Independence.

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I hope you’re having a wonderful Independence Day!

Independence Day

 

Happy

Independence

Day!

Have a joyous and blessed,

fun-filled day,

celebrating our nation’s

235th birthday!

WOO!

 

Happy Independence Day!

Have an awesome

and spectacular

Independence Day!

 

 

 

Tuesday Tootsies

As some of you already know, I got my idea for Tuesday Tootsies from Seraphic Secret.  He does a Friday Footwear edition, and sometimes includes shoes from old movie actresses.  He’s a screenwriter, in case you were unaware.  :)  Anyway, I got this picture some time ago, and I’ve been hanging on to it ever since, waiting just for this day.  You remember Independence Day is my favorite holiday, so you know I’ve been waiting for this like, forever.  ;)  So without further ado, the Patriotic Edition of Tuesday Tootsies.  🙂

This shoe is so awesome I can’t even begin to describe it.  It’s got the sexy heel, it’s got the red-white-and blue waving flag thing happening, with the eagle on front.  It’s got the open toe summer feel going on.  I love, love, love these shoes!  And here’s where I got them: Seraphic Secret: Friday Footwear.

 

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Oh the sparkle!  I adore the sparkle! 

 

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So may shoes, so little time!  I’d have to go to a ton of events to be able to wear all of these. 

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For your retro 70’s 4th of July party.  Or your Wonder Woman costume.  ;)  Oh my gosh, I’d have way too much fun with these!  LOL 

 

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These are for your disco party, complete with flashing lights.  At least you’ll always be able to see where you’re going. 

 

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Here we go – authentic 40’s vintage shoes.  I can just imagine some lady wearing these after the war, celebrating the 1st war-free Independence Day of the 40’s, can’t you? 

 

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For the little ones in your life.  🙂

 

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The men need a nod today too.  😀

 

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Going to the beach to watch fireworks by the shore?  Here are some flip-flops for you.  🙂 

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For those types who absolutely have to co-ordinate everything, here’s something for you.  A complete outfit!  Including contacts! 

 

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Celebrate the day in style, and don’t forget your feet – they appreciate independence too.  😉

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