Hidey-ho and happy 4th of July! I only had to work a half day today, so I’m already back home before noon, drinking a nice fat cup of coffee and munching on a protein bar before I go exercise the animals.

Sweet little Schnubs. The county we live in has no regulations about fireworks, so they’ve been going off all week all around us. Bear Cub has been spending a lot of time huddled inside the house at my feet, no matter what room I’m in. I’m considering splitting a doggie downer between the two of them tonight, so they’ll be more relaxed for the BIG show. Not to mention, last night we spent 42 bucks on our own fireworks to set off. Yippee-ki-yi-yay!

Our glorious garden this year: herbs on the far left, then carrots, then romaine lettuce, then broccoli, two surviving cucumber plants…

…and a shitload of tomato plants! Eighteen, to be exact. They’re finally starting to flower a little bit.

In the front yard, the beautiful purple “Grandpa Ott” morning glory is coming along nicely.

The “Endless Summer” hydrangea is healthier than it’s been in years!

A flower present from Joshy.

Tonight we are celebrating the 4th of July by snarfing down tacos from a taco truck we’ve never been to before, followed by a rousing evening of fireworks on our driveway yyyyyyeeeeeaaaaah! I have my outfit for tonight picked out already (spoiler alert: this dress). Let the good times ROLL!