Independence

My Handyman and I have a 3 day weekend together.  Usually the only day we have together is Sunday.    We went to the Capitol City Market in down town Boise then watched the 4th of July parade.

It was a HOT day.   We’ve had about two weeks of weather in the 100’s.   One day it got up to 110.     I found a shady spot to take a few pictures of the parade.    I was hoping to get down on the road to get some good shots but I didn’t want to lose my shady spot. :)

Here are a few photo’s of the festivities.

I loved the bagpipes.  Maybe it’s my Scottish heritage. 

 

Charity Majors, Mrs. Idaho.   She had a busy day yesterday.

The horse was super popular with all of the kids around me.

 

Here are a couple of photos from Downtown Boise as we walked back to the car.

To end the day, we drove to Meridian to watch the firework show put on my Meridian Speedway.   I set up my tripod in an attempt to get some good fireworks shots.   I read several tutorials on camera settings etc.    I need more practice.  Too bad it is only once a year.

The Finale

 

Happy 4th of July weekend !!

 

Weekend Fun

Time to get out the patriotic shoes and head for some fun. I made these using my White Old Navy flip flops. ($1.50) and tied some ribbon around the straps. (Note to self.. make appointment to get toes painted.)

We went to the Farmer’s Market… There were thousands of people, which really surprised me since it was a Holiday! But I didn’t realize that there was going to be a 4th of July Parade down town, too… We found a parking spot pretty quick, in a parking garage right across from The Grove. This is the view from the garage. Our destination… Just past the trees.

We walked across the street and through the alley…

And immediately saw this. Right in the heart of the city.

This is my first time this year. WOW! It’s almost like Arts in the Park! There are alot of art booths. And the children playing in the fountains was really fun to watch. Look at the bright red copper Sockeye!

Bird feeders with Bling!

Oh to be Young again!!!

We wandered all around. The east end had all of the food booths. Alot of Organic veggies, fresh fruits, pies, cookies, treats; You name it!!!

See the blue glass building the the distance? That is the parking garage.

I bought some of these…..

and these…………………

I stopped and watch a few minutes of the parade then headed back to the car.

What a fun way to start the day!!

EnJOY!