We had a very low-key 4th of July this year with some friends and their mini schnauzer coming over for burgers and beer. Riesling passed the time by making sure Pasha knew that Eric and I were completely off-limits for snuggling. :)

Riesling finished off her birthday steak bone that she started yesterday; she had to (not very) patiently sit and stay while I lit a candle in honor of her birthday. She was a good sport, but I think sticking out her tongue at me was uncalled for.

Unfortunately, it started thunderstorming here about a quarter to 9, just before all the fireworks shows were set to go off. It’s still raining over two hours later, so I’m glad we didn’t make special plans to go anywhere.