The crowd was bigger than ever, as was their enthusiasm. And the sun was shining–hallelujah!!!

We spent the afternoon (a) napping, (b) sitting in the sun on the dock and (c) sitting in the shade on the dock.

The Funny Grandson spent all afternoon frolicking in the water with the neighbor boys who were here visiting their grandparents for the long holiday weekend.

Then I grilled burgers and hot dogs. Tradition, right? Pasta salad and baked beans completed the menu. We decided to hold off on the strawberry shortcake until later on.

Note: the strawberry shortcake dessert has been postponed until tonight due to the consumption of many, many hot dogs and burgers.

Will built a pre-fireworks campfire at sunset. The fireworks were fabulous, as was our view from the dock. Boats and cars honked their horns to say thanks for the show. My favorite night of the year did not disappoint.

And when it was over: