I got so much done this weekend. Lots of little projects I needed to finish. I put my little bears out to wave the flag.
I apologize for the night shots. I thought I had taken photos of these little buggers and then realized when I went to put together my post I had not. I of course added them despite the late hour.
I painted all of my lanterns the same color and replaced broken glass. I have been in love with lanterns since we went to Denmark in 2013. I got candles for all of them and they are ready to go for the evenings.
Another small project was to soak my goat wagon in linseed oil. Poor thing was dry and needed some small fixes. It is good for a few more years.
My Canadian series William Baffin rose is blooming. It is taking over since my yellow rose and Australian Copper have finished.
I still have peonies and a ton of daises. There is always something blooming.

My husband and I went off roading today and I spied this amazing plant. It is called Elkweed or Frasera speciosa. I've never seen it in the Black Hills before. I was enraptured. I couldn't wait to get home and research it. To learn more: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/nativeplant/243/

That was my 4th of July in a nutshell. I really needed a relaxing weekend and this fit the bill. What did you do for your 4th?