Our Fourth of July

Since the fourth of July fell on a Wednesday this year, it made going out of town to see fireworks with family impossible.  We were invited to our friends' house for a pool party and cookout, though.  Oh my goodness, it was so much fun.  Earlier in the day, Mia and I made some homemade ice cream.  Well, I guess it was really just me.  Mia opted to supervise.  She had cartoons to watch and couldn't be bothered with the details of ice cream making.  I'd never made ice cream before (with the exception of snow ice cream), so as per usual, I decided to make things more difficult and attempted to make rocky road rather than just a simple flavor.  I was pleased with the result, and it was a hit at the cookout.  However, I used a store-bought mix.  I'm certain that if I make it from scratch next time, it will be even better.  Mia gave it a thumbs up as well.  I found myself thinking about how next fourth of July we will be a family of four and get to all celebrate together!

Mia had to test the ice cream immediately.  She loved it!  Is it just me or is her hair getting long?

She loves swimming and wouldn't even take her floaties off to eat.