The Fourth

For some of us...it is a holiday today! We actually have ten family members here for a week to enjoy the festivities and the cool weather

Yesterday was day three, and it finally stopped raining long enough for some of us the take a hike.

It is a hike that I haven't taken before

so around every bend was a surprise. ...Like this stand of Aspen trees.

It was also very lush with all of the rain.

As usual I was lagging behind taking pictures

and trying to figure out the names of some of the unusual plants I came across.

But, I guess it wouldn't be the fourth unless I posted something patriotic!
So, I borrowed this off of a friends Facebook page. Happy Fourth of July!

I haven't had time to visit all of your blogs with my house full!. There are twelve of us and another twelve joining us for hot dogs and all of the trimmings tomorrow night.... and then fourteen more showing up for dessert and to watch the fireworks from our deck. I have lost count.... I am hoping some folks bring their own chairs! Have a safe and fun Fourth of July...what ever you may be doing.