Happy, happy fourth to all. We had a great day with family and BBQ. The kids (all of 'em, including big sis Elly!) ran amok and the grown-ups enjoyed a relaxing and fun afternoon. We had steaks, spaghetti, ball park brats, potato chips, root beer, special anniversary wine, and even a cupcake cake decorated like the American flag (with lots and lots of icing) - oh my! Tony even decorated with flags all abound.
Because Gianni kept insiting that this was her birthday party we put candles in the cupcakes and all sang, "Happy 4th of July to us...Happy 4th of July to us..." and then blew out the candles. She also duly chastised us for not having streamers ("You can't have a party without streamers!" - next time).
Yesterday was also our 7th wedding anniversary - wow, it seems like just yesterday! The 7th anniversary traditional gift is copper or wool - the modern gift is a desk set - - - hmmm romantical. We stuck with the ever more traditional time and family.
Tony snuck up to the cabin early this morning. Bruno and I will take Gianni to the day hospital for a quick set of labs to determine if her counts are high enough to stop giving the shot. Catch 22 really cause she needs a poke to stop giving her the pokes . . . We'll make a day of it - stop off at the park and maybe spend some bucks at the ice cream truck!
