I didn't go to the park, but from the sounds I could hear everyone was having a great time. Thanks to all that made these celebrations possible.

Cleo and I stayed in for the 4th of July celebrations, but the kids went to Hardtner, Alva, and Carmen fireworks and enjoyed them all. Justin, friend Michelle, and other helpers had a crawfish boil in Cleo's front yard Saturday night. I don't eat crawfish because it's a lot of work for little food, and when I look into its face it looks a little like a girl I met once. There were potatoes, sausage, corn on the cob, and several other goodies. It was li...