Val's Garden.

Rachel and I spent the evening with her friend Val.  Val has a gorgeous home and a beautiful garden. 

Invaded

by marshmallow shooter wielding pirates.

Back to Hudson.

There's always good shopping in Hudson, especially at St. Croix Dry Goods and Abigail Page Antiques.

Couldn't wait until dark.

The kids lit their sparklers this afternoon.  They just couldn't wait.

Fireworks on the St. Croix

We enjoyed an evening in Hudson, Wisconsin on the bank of the St. Croix River in anticipation of their annual fireworks display.

Minnesota Beauty.

Gabrielle's Game.