A Family Fourth!

 The three day weekend was so nice spent with family and friends.  My mom arrived on Saturday and we headed to the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival on the National Mall.  This year they featured Mexico, Asian Pacific Americans and Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian.    We met Mom's friend Betsey and watched the Palo Volantín Ceremony.  The four men who performed were father and son.  

In the evening we met Dan's mother and
grandmother for  picnic on the Potomac where we were able to see fireworks from Belle Haven Country Club and the National Harbor.  The weather was perfectly comfortable and our picnic was delicious!

On the Fourth we had such a relaxing day at home making delicious potato salad preparing for the BBQ at Cathy & Chris home.  It was such an exciting day as we welcomed the newest addition to the family Molly; a Boston terrier!  Kate came up from Charlottesville and Chris' Mom Sue Ellen was in town with her fiancee.  We spent time with Julie and Justin; rubbed her belly waiting just six more weeks for Olivia to arrive.  Kate had sparklers for the kids some were shy but not our Colin; he is all boy, built tough!  Here are a few photos of the fun day!

Sadie hoping she can sneak a lick in!

Independence Day!

Wishing you all have a fantastic day today. 

Celebrate our beautiful country with great pride!

All photos taken on the National Mall 2009