Happy 4th of July!

Good news - all my complaining paid off (or maybe I jinxed myself because I finally gave in and bought Henry a new umbrella) and we have had picture perfect weather the past few days. It has been just beautiful.

Henry had a fun 4th of July. In the morning we headed out to Marblehead to visit my old friend Meri and her family who were in town - Meri and I lived together in Marblehead for a summer during college, so it was great to be back. Mike and I had a brief comedy of errors on our way there, seeing as how we forgot that due to the 4th almost all gas stations were closed plus Storrow Drive, etc. was shut down to all traffic. Oops..but we made it eventually. We all got to meet Meri's adorable daughter Sawyer for the first time. Henry had a great time with her:




And it was wonderful for all of us to catch up in beautiful Marblehead:







That afternoon the three of us spent some quality time in the backyard, playing with the water table:



Bubbles:




Relaxing:




And eating:



Henry was asleep well before the fireworks, but Mike and I were able to watch them. This was our first 4th of July being home at this house, and it turns out we have a phenomenal view of the Boston fireworks show. Next year we may need to have people over for a viewing party.

Happy 4th of July to everyone!