No fireworks around here and glad to say it. It was going to be hot today so Allie and I sat by the pond for awhile this morning (me, reading…Allie counting her herd of fish). 
It was a great way to start the day. Then we watered the seedlings in the garden and came in before the heat of the day.
It is Beef/Pork day so we had hot dogs in honor of the fourth with Potato Salad and Baked Beans. 
It was great and very festive. I picked raspberries to have as a topping for ice cream for dessert. Yum.
I started the process of braiding the garlic today. I have braided almost half of it. I certainly hope it lasts as long as we need it (although we use so much garlic that it is probably just a large drop in the bucket).
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I love the braided garlic. I am so jealous about all you get from your garden! Someday I hope I can do that kind of gardening as well!