Happy Birthday!

Fireworks last night were pretty cool. So was the parade, if one doesn't count all of the political "floats" that permeated the entire thing. I hate election years. Sure, candy is awesome (I have a purse-full, thanks to sitting almost by ourselves) but I want to be entertained, not have all of the stupid Republicans shoving their fliers down my throat.

Oops. Just let my political affiliation out of the bag. I shoulda worn one of my Obama shirts so they would leave me alone.

Other than that though, pretty cool. Except when one of the horses decided he didn't like the whole parade thing anymore and nearly took himself and several other horses and riders down right in front of us. His rider was skilled enough to rein him back in, but it was kinda scary.

All in all, a decent Fourth. Well, technically Third, but Salem celebrated it last night instead of having it on a Sunday.

Plus? My parents got home last night from vacation and saw what we kids had done to their house. New deck, new bathroom floor, new bathroom cabinets, new toilet, and a completely clean living room and kitchen. Yeah, Mom was happy. :D

...and Katana likes sleeping next to Luke's new guitar.

KITTEH!

New kitten! Steve came home to live with us today. Katana and Reno are still very much getting used to him, but they'll do okay.

Pictures soon to come.