Of course, it can't be the 4th of July without fireworks!

The town of Bedford had a fireworks display up by the D-Day Memorial on the west side of town, but we elected to stay put and watch "A Capital 4th" on T-V, followed by Fireworks and music from New York and Boston.

Isn't it a great country?

I am pretty sure I am the only person in Virginia who got to wear a"Firecracker 4th Softball Tournament" shirt on this Independence Day, thanks to our Show Low family!

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

Isn't it a great country?

We wanted Elizabeth to know that the flag she sent for Father's Day is being proudly displayed on July 4th, here in Bedford!

We didn't have a flag. It came just in time! Thank you, dear Elizabeth!

We enjoyed a quiet but very nice 4th, with steak on the bar-b-q, corn on the cob, fresh garden tomato and avocado slices, garlic toast and root beer floats!

It is a great country!