Independence Day

Hope you all had a safe and fun 4th of July! We enjoyed a fun, low-key family day. The day started early with my traditional 4th of July race. I had a great race, and got a PR (personal record) for that course. I've run it (probably) 5 out of the past 8 years. It's a tough course, with the first mile being a huge hill, then down and flat and fast. I always feel like I'm going to die at the end, but can't resist doing it again the next year. It's a great community event, and I'll get my name in the paper today! Much thanks to my hubby for getting out early and bringing Kai to see me finish!

After the race we ran a few quick errands, then brought K home in attempt of nap time (note *attempt*). Nap was a no-go, so we moved on to lunch, then a little work around the house. Mid-afternoon we headed out to our favorite local farm for their free watermelon feed, and more strawberries. I think we got the last of their berries; it took us about 40 minutes to find just enough to make some fresh strawberry shortcakes. As we headed home, Kai (of course) fell asleep in the car, and ended up taking a short, late afternoon nap. Then it was dinner time; grilled hamburgers, grilled veggies (farm fresh), watermelon (farm fresh), and beans. We decided to burn daylight by taking a walk around our neighborhood, ran into some of our new friends, and they invited us to join them in their yard for marshmallow roasting and fireworks. We had a great time, although K was a little unsure of the fireworks. We came home, did our own few fireworks, washed up the boy and headed to bed.

We somehow got only one picture yesterday (I think Joe has a few more on his phone), Kai eating his pot stickers at lunch with chopsticks. Not bad for only his second attempt!