Rounding third and headed for home …

(By Tammy Paolino | Read more Mama Drama from Collingswood here.)

We had a glorious Fourth. We stayed in South Jersey, away from the crowds, but did it up right.

Cooper River Park fireworks. SCOTT ANDERSON / Courier-Post

Cooper River Park fireworks. SCOTT ANDERSON / Courier-Post

A little Collingswood Farmer’s Market - featuring the fantabulous Dave Kelly on guitar and the first corn of the year (omigod it was good!), a little Camden Riversharks (that frenzy over the “homemade” cookies is bizarre!) and a perfect, lazy stroll through Headhouse Market and Society Hill/Old City topped off with gelato.

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Jonah loved the fireworks, and so did Luca. No worries at all, they settled back in like veterans to gaze skyward over the Ben Franklin Bridge and just took it all in.

The best part of for me was watching both boys round the bases after the fireworks, when they let the little ones take the field. Luca had fun chasing after the big kids, but Jonah ran like he was playing for a ring. That’s my boy!

Yesterday we used Food Network Star Aaron McCargo’s most excellent recipe for grilled corn. I have to tell you, I think it was the best corn I’ve ever had. Hebrew Nationals, fresh blueberries and raspberries - Jersey Freshest - a nice Magic Hat #9. Out on the porch in perfect weather.

It doesn’t get any better than this.

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