July 4th Already!?

It's hard to believe it's the 4th of July already.  Seems like summer just got here and now I have to start the countdown to the end of it.  At the beginning of every summer I swear I'm going to slow down and enjoy it more and now that I'm retired, I'm able to do just that.

Mark and I spend some time out relaxing by the pool most afternoons.  Carter (our grandson) was here this past weekend - doesn't he look like he has the relaxing thing perfected?  

Independence Day always seems like a good excuse to break out the red, white and blue.  This year I made a multiple strand macrame bracelet with a tube bar clasp.  I did a little knotting on either side of the clasp which I think adds a little something extra, then I randomly added beads to the strands.  I had some 3-cut Matubo beads in blue picasso and some fun little Czech glass stars.  Silver micro spacers add some extra sparkle and fun.

Have a fun and safe 4th!