Happy July 4th!

I had an unexpected visitor this morning. I was eating my breakfast, saw movement outside, and looked up to see the hen turkey strutting through. I thought she'd peck at the seed in the grass but she just moved on through. I left the birdbath in the picture so you can see how big she is.

 

Then a little later I saw a flash of black and white and there was a Downy Woodpecker on the Slinky. It stayed there for a bit and then flew over to the suet cakes, landing on the back side out of sight, of course.

 

I spent most of the day in Shawano with DIL1's family. There was a lot of food, lots of laughter, and plenty of splashing in the pool. After swimming and dessert (the brownies were a hit), there was a water balloon fight at the house across the street. I did not take part or witness it, but by all accounts it was loads of fun.

 

When I drove up to my house this afternoon, I saw that the peachy day lily on the side of the house was blooming. I forget about those flowers on that side and usually miss their blossoms, so I was glad to see this one today.

 

And I snapped a picture of the newest Dad's rose. The rest of them are all faded or fading, but I spied a couple buds that look promising.

 

I didn't draw or paint today. I did spend a few minutes reading a couple manuscript chapters so I can mark that off my to-do list for the day.

But I found out that Project Hail Mary was free to watch on Prime (thanks for the text, CP!) so I plopped down on the couch when I got home and watched. It was good, but I think the book was better. But then, I always think the book is better than the movie. I recommend them both.

I can hear fireworks from every direction. Some are close, others are far away. 

--Barbara