Yesterday was nice ... today was even nicer in the Shenandoah Valley as a cold front that went through left lower humidity and cooler temperatures. Tuesday night had a low of 52 degrees ... today it reached 80 degrees with a nice breeze, and the clear blue sky made it seem like a fall day.
Last night, as the full moon rose around 11:30, it was orange-colored like a harvest moon as it slipped in and out of dark clouds. I watched from the deck and enjoyed the coolness and quiet of the night. I love the Shenandoah Valley.
It's 7:30 p.m. and the temperature is 70 degrees so we're in for another cool night. It would certainly be nice if the cool temps hung around through the Fourth of July but it's supposed to gradually warm up and be around 90 on Sunday. Our cookout is late in the afternoon so it will begin to cool down by then.
We have family coming in for the weekend to help celebrate Independence Day. We'll enjoy the festivities throughout the area plus the Green Valley Book Fair and Dayton Farmers Market.
SWAC Niece will be here to visit and I can hardly wait! That child got accepted into Governor's School in the Richmond area, winning one of only four slots available for her course of study, but she decided to go to her local school and excel there. I'm glad. The other option would have involved a long, long drive each day. She's expressed an interest in trying out for her school's rowing team and, since they live very near the James River, it wouldn't be difficult to practice.
We've had busy days the past month working to prepare for this holiday weekend with family and friends. Now it's time to kick back, enjoy the fellowship, grill, and celebrate the freedom of being Americans. We'll also remember our service men and women who are at war far from home and celebrate the ones like Sgt. Nate Salatin who is back home and will be here for Sunday's celebration. We salute all of them and their families.
It's summer in the Shenandoah Valley....
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