Happy 4th of July USA readers!  (and a Happy Friday  & a late Happy Canada Day since I missed it earlier this week..)

We’re having a rather large group of people over to the house today for a party/ cook-out/ early Munchkin birthday celebration/ excuse for the adults to shoot off fireworks/ etc so I’m writing this a bit rushed.  Its been an exhausting week here at Chez Mousie - but I finally feel like we’re making some headway with the new house.  I managed to get the entire kitchen cleaned up and somewhat organized.. which was great because just this morning already I’ve had to make 2+ dozen chocolate cupcakes and a few dozen hamburger patties for on the grill later. Later I’ll be making huge pots of baked beans, ranch bacon salad, and corn on the cob. I’m sure there will be enough food here to feed a small army.. lol.

Have a good weekend everyone.. and be safe!