Festive 4th

I just love summer, and even though it's hot as blazes here in July, I still love summer. The heat index today was around 110, yikes! The beaches were full and the heat was too much, so we didn't go there. I spent most of the afternoon in a nice cool kitchen, making up "tater" salad and deviled eggs. We ventured out later  to go see the annual fireworks show.

Vibrant trees in full bloom! I love the crepe myrtles.

Flags welcoming at gates

and beautiful sunsets this time of year.

Lots of pretty flowers in bloom to enjoy! These are cleome, right? We call them spider flowers.

Hot things sizzling on grills around the neighborhood

and yummy things made with Duke's mayonnaise! Yum!

Sundown brings balmy breezes, some relief from the hot day.......and sparkling fireworks in the sky

We caught the Macy's fireworks when we got home!

Wow!!---their fireworks show was incredible! did any of y'all catch it? The fireworks were synchronized to some great music selections, old show tunes, classic patriotic songs, and even old and modern movie themes. I loved it.

This little girl's attention was 100% on the colorful flashes in the night sky

Lovely display in New York City tonight

Then...........caught the show from DC that John Stamos hosted. It was great too!

old time rock and roll---"Johnny B Good" from the American Idol winner

and this young lady, Eleven year old Angelica, (I think the "America's Got Talent" winner?) had the crowd on their feet

I love seeing the audience having fun!

My favorite part of the show was the O Jays singing their old hit from 1972---Love Train.

They did a great job!!

I gave these rocks with Father's Day presents. My Daddy loved his, said he "now has a piece of the Rock".....remember those old commercials? ha ha LOL I gave one to Mr. Front Porch and his Dad too.

Hope y'all had a festive, fiery, and safe holiday!

Happy Birthday, U.S.A., and God bless America!