The last day of the month is upon us... where did June go?  Independence Day is here though which is my favorite holiday of the year.  In our neighborhood we celebrate with several activities; an adult softball game, kids catch frogs in a local pond and have a frog jumping contest, a parade with oodles of bikes, pets, and even floats, followed by a community picnic that draws close to 500 people.  In the back of my head I know this is when we begin the down slide of summer.  I've been told Hallmark stores will be bringing out the Christmas ornaments soon, and I'm sure if I looked hard enough I could find Halloween costumes.  I'm not looking though.  I'm focusing on the sunshine and swimming pool.  Back to school season is first.   I'm taking these one event at a time!