Fireworks

We are still celebrating the holiday. Roger & I drove to Tipton, MI to see "Hidden Lake Gardens" yesterday afternoon. It's a 750 acre botanical garden now run by Michigan State University. Roger remembers going there with his family when he was a kid (a long time ago!) Then we went over to Patty & Carolyn's house on Lake LeAnne with Judy and Marilou and met several of their friends. It is always cooler by the lake - it was in the 90's with at least 200% humidity! Then we went to the talent show in the park in Hanover. Kids to senior citizens participated with a wide range of talent! Singers, baton twirlers, gymnasts, and a hula hoop routine. Duane's daughter, Kathy, has two children - Nick & Chelsea - they both sang - and Nick won the grand prize for the adult catagory! The "Jack Daniels Band" played throughout the evening while everyone ate all the "carnival food" from the many vendors set up around the park. Duane's grandson, Chris and his wife Maria, joined us. Chris just graduated from a photography school out east and they are on their way back to Alaska. Last but not least was a really impressive fireworks display! We were remembering last year in Boston with the Pops but we had a fun day with family here in "Hooterville" and the traffic jam wasn't nearly as bad to get home! We are going to meet Judy, Ray, Mel, and Kirt to play golf  later this afternoon. We are waiting until around 4pm because it is sooooo hot!