Spending Time with Family

July 4th marks the 237th anniversary of the U.S., and the Americans among us mark Independence Day with parades and elaborate fireworks displays, picnics, barbecues, and, when possible, naps. 

In between your grilled meals and cold beverages, we hope you’ll be spending precious time with family and friends. 

My mom and I will be doing a nbso girls trip to a mountain spa and hot springs… AHHHH!!!…Can’t wait! 

Taking time away to relax and genuinely connect with people I love is what it’s really all about for me.  Here’s a shot of us girls lounging in the hot springs pool…

On another note, you know we are dog lovers here at SPEAK!, so thought we’d give you this link to 9 pet safely tips for the Fouth of July  http://www.9news.com/story/life/pets/2014/06/26/pet-safety-fourth-of-july/11408693/