When in the course of human events, Independence Day falls in the middle of the week and becomes a mini-weekend, it's kinda cool. The weather was beautiful, everyone was happy, and by golly the country's 231 years old. We filled the day with an hour or so at the annual "Northfield Criterium" bicycle races, held on a tight loop around downtown, naps for three-quarters of it, and a nice party with some other families. In between, the girls chilled out with some books. Just like the founders intended.
