Independence Day 2011

4th of July

One of my favorite holidays! So much to be thankful for living in this free country!

The Crew walking down to the park loaded with chairs & snacks

Not the best picture...but these are DELICIOUS! They are cheesecake cupcakes. I got a new cookbook called "Our Best Bites" and I am attempting to cook now. :)

(Thanks Amy for the cookbook!)

A lil festive dessert for the occasion.

Our friends Mike & Estee

I didn't realize until after how cordinated Dave and I are with our outfits & chairs. Pretty funny because this was of course not planned. :) (My shirt is blue and white striped if you can't tell)

This year has been the 4th year I have spent 4th of July at the Nelsons house. So crazy how time passes. They do the same fun tradition every year. Family and friends come over for swimming and a yummy BBQ then we all walk down the road to Peralta park for the community party. They have a band there and food, then when it gets dark the firework show begins! Always amazing fireworks!