A weekend remembering the 4th of July

A July 4th sun had poked its head up and was setting the stage for a lazy lovely day. Jay really set the tone for the holiday, java in hand ...
... and DOD too, I would think, though his cuppa is hidden from view here.

MAhjongg!

At the right moment, we strolled up the lane to the main drag to watch one of the heartland's July 4th parades ...

... plunking ourselves down near the end of the parade route on the Chester main street.

I'm heading to Phoenix today for a short day-trip, but once back will continue to put up posts & pics on this terrific little time we enjoyed together for our national holiday in mom's neck of the woods.