America's Canada Day... er...

Happy 4th of July!! We had a great (and exhausting) 4th of July weekend! It all was kicked off with Audrey being a really great wife... otherwise known as a late night viewing of Transformers 2 because all of Josh's man friends had already seen it and he had no one to go with. I heart Optimus... and Josh...

Friday was our day off and we headed up to Oakland to go hiking with Mel, Adam, Aaron, and Sarah. Oakland... hiking...? YES. It is possible and it was gorgeous! We were up in the redwoods so it was nice and shaded. And we stumbled upon a really cute little town up there that we just may have to go have brunch one Saturday... yum! That night was spent making pizzas on the grill (what? Sarah's a genius.) and good company... finished the night at Miss Laurel's house which is always a treat.

Saturday was b-fasting with Laurel's house, wine tasting by noon, and finished with a collaborative dinner at chez Monkowski with friends. Headed over to the Scales for a view of the fireworks... And sparklers!





** All photographs courtesy of (and without consent/permission from) Sarah Bonnel...

Thanks Sarah! :) **