Happy Fourth of July!

I meant to post this last night but it was a late one for us.

The weather was pleasant with an overcast sky. It wasn't the typical blazing hot Fourth of July we usually experience, but it's one of the best ones we've celebrated together as a family. First, we made a Flag cake this morning. Jack was my big helper. "I got a yellow moustache momma."

Then we headed to my sister-in-law's parents' house. They live next to a lake that was created in 1971 by a farmer who didn't want the city/state to run a major highway through his land. Instead, he created a huge lake and sold lots. It's a wonderful community. Each year, my SIL's family invites us to join them, a very nice offer.

 We all took turns riding in the neighbor's boat. One of my favorite moments included being serinaded by a young girl playing "The Godfather" theme on her accordian.

Jack even steered the ship on one cruise.

Captain & Tennille. Our nephew Christopher manned the boat during the boat parade.

BGW: Boy Gone Wild. Mike got a little silly during the ride. No beads were thrown.

One of the boats in the parade.

Mike rips out an air guitar classic.

My SIL Mary helps Jack float.

My brother's FIL bought this old motorized horse. Jack loved it!

My brother and dad fishing.

Fireworks!

"We're not worthy of your cool fireworks!"

We hope you all had a happy Fourth of July with your family.

Happy Mother's Day!

We hope you had a wonderful day celebrating the special women in your life. We enjoyed BBQ at my mom's house and even played ball.

I've still got it after all these years. :) I pitched once and then Jack and I played outfield.

Here's my mom and best gal friend. I hope I can be at least 1/2 the mom and person she is. Love ya mom!

Weekend in Review

We had a wonderful weekend, filled with sunshine, fun and fellowship. Before heading to Grandma's and Grandpa's this morning, I celebrated a communion service with my friends at the retirement and nursing homes. Jack wanted to "see friends too." I was so tempted to take him but I still remember the last time I did and he bounced off the walls. I will take him again when he is a little older.

Then we headed for the farm where we played with cousins, Meaghan and Garrett.

My brother and SIL bought four chickens today. They live in the country near my parents so they can pretty much raise whatever they want. Those little chicks were so cute. Meaghan is super excited even though she'd rather have a kitty.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It flew by so fast.

Tough Job

Miss Meaghan, the Forewoman.

After the parish breakfast, the kids had a lot to do this morning. So, they put on their hard hats, then proceeded to take them off and walk down to the creek.

Throwing rocks in the creek was a tough job. Jack surveys the location.

Sitting down on the job.

Grandpa helped Meaghan.

Miss Meaghan the model.

Mr. Anwry.

Jack thought they did a good job.

Meaghan wasn't so sure.

Fun at Grandma's and Grandpa's

You know what they say happens when you open the barn door.

Meaghan was ready for a siesta and later decided that the popcorn kernels were her eggs.

Pop and my brother installed mom's new wash machine.

They also came home with a new toilet.

Notice the word "flange?" Reminded me of Phoebe's Regina Phalange on "Friends." What the heck are flange bolts?

Meaghan pretending to be evil with a laser frisbee and baby hat bomb.

Great shot of Jack, watching Grandpa haul away the old washer.

Enjoying a cupcake at a parish dinner. Icing first.

Then puppy style!

The parish's 5th & 6th grade class sold books for a March of Dimes fundraiser so we bought several good ones including Dora and Curious George.

Next, I visited Meaghan's salon. First, she fixed my hair.

which I just hated, hee, hee.

Then she rubbed a ton of lotion on my hands. We pretended you could watch movies while you were pampered. She asked me what my favorite thing was to watch. I answered, "The Inside of My Eyelids." She wasn't sure she had that movie, but had "Shark: The First One." I passed. That didn't sound very relaxing. In the end, I settled for a lightning movie.

At the end of the day, Jack decided he needed to pull out the recliner like Grandpa and Grandma. He needed to stretch his legs a bit.