This America lady had one long birthday weekend!

It has been the longest weekend ever. I am exhausted, I can't wait for work. Today we did an easy BBQ with my parents, spent the afternoon napping in a clean house, and then did a last minute trip over to the Gershik's house where we met up with Melinna, Steve and Sara. Melinna was my first San Ramon friend, in fact I met her over the phone through a network from work. We talked for 2 hours having never seen each other.

Her son Sam just had his Bar Mitzvah Saturday so Mazel Tov to them and thank you for being so welcoming to us at a time you were probably exhausted!

From their house we walked along the Iron Horse Trail to an elementary school where you could see the San Ramon show perfectly. Annie LOVED it. She called out the fire works colors each time one exploded. We enjoyed strawberry margarita's made with strawberries they grew in their yard, Country Music, and a park full of people. And all of this and NO traffic, lines or crowds. Best of all worlds.

The only thing missing for me was Lori. This is our Holiday and it never feels right when we arent together! Miss you Jeegs, hope you had fun in NYC!

Not a lot of pictures to see b/c well, it was dark, and frankly, I was sick of taking them!

Walking down the trail.  Actually really beautiful and a lot of fun seeing the families with bikes, wagons, dogs etc.

Sara is a master hula hooper.

Annie being shy.

Sara being shy.

Happy 4th of July!