Barefoot Adventures: Lake Arrowhead and the 4th of July

We are currently in Lake Arrowhead staying with Gene & Lynnette and family. The mountains and the weather have been beautiful. Down the "hill" (local term for this mountain) it has been over 100 degrees, but up here it's been a very pleasant high 80's. We did have a little excitement while fixing breakfast Sat. morning. There was a 4.6 earthquake in Big Bear, just above us. The house shook a little, but Fred didn't even notice. Amazing as the house did shake, but he was walking across the deck and didn't feel it. The shake did no damage, but Hwy 18, the only way out of Big Bear was closed due to rock slides until this morning.

Josh and Priscilla and Jena and Jesse were here for the 4th so we got to play with 3 of the "Greats". All the older grandkids had to work, so were hardly around. They all work in the Village so can walk to work and since its the "happening place" on a holiday weekend they all worked hard. Fred spent some time "fishing" in one of Gene's ponds with Logan and I got to play with Garrett and hold Jace a whole bunch. What precious boys!!! We BBQ'd and then all took a walk down to the Village to wander some. Back to the house and the large deck over looking the lake to watch an absolutely spectacular fireworks show. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable 4th. Seemed weird not to be working, sweating and walking in the parade at home. I did see pictures of the float and the VIP "team" did a great job without us. I bet they win an award.

Talked to grandson Jon yesterday and Sara is having contractions. Maybe we'll get to meet our 6th Great Grandson (Danny) before we leave on Wed.!! Wouldn't that be a grand finish to this leg of the trip?!