Since last year’s 10 on 10 highlighted Fourth of July, why not do it again this year? Traditionnnnn, tradition! (Yes, that’s a link to Fiddler on the Roof).

Last year we celebrated our nation’s birthday at our home in LA. This year, Anthony and I and a few other friends decided to take a mini vacation. We rented an adorable little cabin in an adorable little lake town called Green Valley Lake. Not only did we see the shortest 4th of July Parade in the world (true story, but due to camera issues I was unable to keep those photos), but we were also able to experience just about every weather/earthly related event. Friday included a hail storm, a thunder storm, and bright, sunny skies. Then Saturday morning was interrupted by an earthquake (yikes!), and then we saw the most beautiful sunset where the sky literally looked like it was on fire. It was probably on fire.

We had a hot tub, a lake, fresh fish, beer, Kyle, a million patriotic temporary tattoos, and all the Sharknado we could watch. It was the perfect weekend.

PS– Other sweet-ass photographers involved in the 10 on 10 project this year: