Happy Fourth of July!

We enjoyed the extra day at the ranch.

 I picked bouquets of both roses and sunflowers and brought them home with me.

Since we aren't spending as much time at the ranch as we were, I decided to bring a few things that I really like home, aas well. See the cowboy boots with faux sunflowers? And the green glass vase from Magnolia? And the heavy glass chicken? They all live in the city now.

We arrived home before traffic on Tuesday and the cats were happy to see us!

I admit the trip was much easier driving the car instead of the truck but I promised Louis Dean the next time we would switch.

Life changes can be a challenge but I think we are navigating them pretty well.

I know what keeps him happy and doing projects is at the top of the list.

Shortly before we left for the country, Louis Dean had the brilliant idea of turning the old sandbox into a koi/gold fish pond! I'm just surprised we didn't think about it sooner!

We talked about it over the weekend at the ranch and no sooner than we got home, he was out there making it happen!

I've learned it's best to let him do what he wants to do as long as it doesn't cause harm.

I suggested we get a preformed pond liner similar to the kitchen and gazeno ponds but he was adamant about using his black plastic.

That kept him busy for a couple of days!

He's so cute!

Last night he was filling it up with water!

Alas, the plastic had a home in it so when I suggested we get a preformed liner - again - he thought it was a great idea!

Off we went to Home Depot where I discovered we need to order one and have it shipped to the store.

We went ahead and got the pump and several bags of much and topsoil for other projects while we were there.

Then we stopped at Whataburger for lunch.

I don't know who to thank for the gift card and I'm sorry if I knew it and have forgotten, but thank you!

My memory is not what it used to be and it's concerned me enought to have some teasting done to see if I may have early onset dementia or Alzheimers. My doctor thinks not but we just want to make sure.

IF I do, my reasoning is that I can take the medication to slow it down.

We came home and Louis Dean went outside to work on another fountain....

this one is from Amber and Mike's home when they first bought it.

They were going to take it to the curb but LD wanted to bring it home and so he did.

We have used it ever since but lately he forgot about it and decided to get it back up and running.

In keeping with my tradion, we are about to pop some popcorn and watch the movie.

All my children are probably doing the same thing!

And before I close tonight's journal entry, I would like to let you know prayers have been answered concering a request and, because of legal reasons, I won't say anything wlse except thank you!

Wishing you all a happy fourth of July!

We will watch fireworks on TV later tonight.