Independence Day and all that Jazz

So we have not had a single weekend that is not packed.  This last weekend was no exception.  I had Independence Day off but Dennis had to work. I went on a hike with my friend and her mom to Stewart Falls in the early(ish) morning.  It was so pretty.  Very worth it.

Then Dennis and I went to his grandparents for a BBQ and got to see all that side of them family and catch a bit of the World Cup game.  Then we met his other side of the family at the pool and then had dinner and fireworks with them.  It was my first experience in a firework tent.  Fireworks are illegal in California in the area I grew up in.  We got to see his cousins and aunt and all the babies.

Saturday we hung out with Dennis work friend and his wife.  Dennis also took a massively long nap. 
Sunday we went out to his uncle's for another BBQ. We got to see more cousins and kids again.
This weekend begins what I am calling hell week. I am throwing a bridal shower this weekend and next we go to the wedding.  That's all I will say.  But if either of it turns out less than a train wreck maybe I'll write a post about it. Maybe. I'll think about it.