We went to the local organic strawberry farm- the picking was a little slim but we managed about 6 pounds. They are not perfect looking but they are delicious.
L helped a little with the picking.
Pippin & the trout.
Incredible family party last Sunday. Music ,fun, food, friends, & family. It was one for the record books!
I find myself at home, on my own today. I was supposed to go to a couple of parties but instead I am trying to recuperate from a sinus infection. I have never spent the 4th of July alone. Never.
When I was a child this was one of my favorite holidays. We would get up early and decorate our bikes with red, white, & blue crepe paper, that was all you needed to do in order to be in the parade. After the parade was over my family or another in the neighborhood would host a party. Friends, cookouts, swimming, red chicken, I loved it all. When nightfall approached we headed for the lake to view the fireworks. We always had to park far away and I remember being very small and getting a shoulder ride to the fireworks. I loved that feeling-I thought I was on top of the world!
Things have changed and I have celebrated this holiday in a variety of different ways. Today, I am getting some much needed time on my own. Not really what I had planned on or wanted but I don't mind the quiet day, not one bit!
I even have had time to FINALLY finish up these socks that I started in February. Yes, February!
I will enjoy the quiet & tomorrow, a must attend party!
This was at the chocolate museum, we only looked at these ones.
Not cake. The best cup of hot chocolate I have ever had in my life. I would like another one. Right now.
Cakes through the window in Bonn. My reflection is visible in this shot.
Rhubarb cake at the coffee house right on the Rhine river. This one looks quite humble but it tops the list! 
Mmmm. Same place and more yummy cake.
Someone(?) stopped by the local baker's that afternoon and bought a selection. How to choose which one?
Cake at painting class.
More cake.
Cake again at painting class! I miss painting class.
My brother took me here yesterday. The picture cannot even begin to show this magnificent structure. It was huge and imposing and detail all over.
Fleisch und Wurst. Mmmmm.
Such a cool old bus. This is for Uncle Paddy.
