July 4th weekend

Spent the July 4th weekend at SIL & her hubby's in NJ. Unfortunately, J's recent crankiness had us on edge the whole weekend. We suspected teething, but it could have been anything. (Lo and behold, we felt a top tooth coming through on Wednesday.) He didn't want to sit still for meals, he didn't want to nap at his usual times, and he didn't want to fall asleep right away at night. But maybe also he was too excited and didn't want to miss any of the action.

Lesson learned: I have to roll with the punches. I have to let go of control of the environment and accept that maybe J isn't himself, and he doesn't want to sleep or nap. It's ok. Things will get back to "normal" - whatever that is.

Thanks to the SIL & her hubby for preparing some high-class BBQ fare. My other SIL also prepared some yummy kabobs. Drool over the pictures below!

Did someone say steak? I think everyone was only able to eat half of one.

Check out the steam rising from that corn!

Someone loves pate...and the Yankees.
"How shall I attack this piece of meat?"
 

That was some tender brisket. 

Kabobs and yummy salads - corn, plum tomatoes & avocado - blueberries, strawberries, and mango

J in his red, white & blue

Only one missing dog this weekend