Monday, July 6, 2009

Hurray for the Red, White, and Blue!

We had a wonderful 4th of July! We celebrated with a cook-out at my parents house! We had a great time. The weather was perfect. Yes, it was a little hot; but, it could have been much worse!!
Unfortunately, freedom is never free. So this is the time of year when I reflect on what a great country we live in and the men & woman who have served to allow us to live in such a wonderful country! We are all able to have our opinions & voice them freely! And it's because of people who have served in the military! Thank you for your service and dedication! I really appreciate those who have served and lost their life fighting for our country! Thank you!!

We put up the tent that I bought last year for the beach! It worked out perfect. All the younger kids enjoyed playing in it....including Addison! I think she is getting more use this year out of the tent than we did last year. Last year we used it for shade....now Addison uses it for play!!


Nick grilling his yummy ribs! While we didn't do a rib cook-off this year; both, Nick and Dad grilled "their" ribs. Nicks are sweet & wet; while Dad's are tangy & dry. Both are good in their own right!! You know I have to stay neutral in the matter!! Love you both!!

Addison had the best time playing with Mary Beth, Grace, & Riley. Thanks girls for all your help with watching Addison!! I had three great babysitters!!!

I captured these sweet pictures of Addison & Papa. Neither realized that I was taking the pictures. So sweet!!

Posing for a picture with Kindall & Mason.

Addison & Payton were having such a good time playing together that I couldn't help myself from taking so many pictures! Aren't they sweet.....


Above is McCall....I just love this picture that I took of her! Then below is a picture of Hadden, Jackson & McCall.

1 comment:

The Dart Family said...

Will you please just come live at my house with your fabulous camera and your amazing photography skills!? I LOVE the gorgeous pictures you took of my babies! Thank you SO much!