Happy 4th!

Of course there was whipped cream/ berry cake.

Of course there was.

And a tired puppy dog. With lots of hungry guests.

And beautiful flowers - courtesy of my "Mom" - Jan. She always has fresh flowers.

A wonderful quality in a home that I always hope to emulate.

There was Pico de Gallo (yeah!) and fresh Watermelon Chunks...

does it GET any better???

...and 7-Layer Mexican dip with Tortilla Chips...we are such a multicultural Nation - without even trying. I mean - are we BBQ? Pizza? CheeseSteak? Oxtails?

Won Tons? Lobster? Mofongo? Papadam? Schwarma? Fromage et Pain?

Whatever.

Some things are universal.

Like a 12-week-old Labradog.

OH! LOVE that puppy breath!!! :)

See? What a cutie-pie!!!!

Somebody stop me: makes me want another one...

Happy 4th of July / Independence Day - to everyone in this Great Nation.

I'm so proud of my Country.

Love you Guys.

Oh, yeah. I really, really do.