Day One Hundred Eighty Five 2013

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA!
4th Of JULY  2013
FAMILY, FOOD, FUN, FIREWORKS [AND FLOODING!]

Grandson Knox and his daddy Kerry are jumpin’ for joy because America’s birthday is something to celebrate.

Foy Family ~ Don, Sarah, Jane, Julia

Sissom Family ~ Terry, Ann

Soon-to-be-married Evan,Shaun

Niece Kendra wore the coolest 4th of July shoes

Sisters Three ~ Ann, Jane, Kay

Sisters Evan, Kendra

Kimbrough Family ~ Kerry, Knox, Kelly

Myers Family ~ Holly, Jerry, Elijah, Shelby

Brother Ken

My 4th of July Peeps! ~ granddaughter Shelby, grandson Elijah, niece Julia, niece Sarah, grandson Knox

Daughter Holly’s patriotic deviled eggs. Yum!

4th of July feast

The flooding rains drove us indoors this year, but that didn’t stop us from our annual get together. There were 19 of us this year.

We all couldn’t fit around the big table, but that’s OK.

Elijah photo bomb with mom Holly, dad Jerry

One of the best things about the 4th ~ homemade ice cream!

Granddaughter Shelby was stylin in her red, white and blue.

Last year, the drought was so bad, we were terrified to shoot off fireworks.

This year, there was zero chance of setting anything on fire. The highlight of our 4th is always fireworks, and we go all out ~ even if it means setting off fireworks in the rain.

We lit up the cloudy sky and watched from under the back porch.

Thanks to Jerry, Kerry, and Don who got drenched setting our sky on fire.

They were awesome even in the rain. Fireworks never get old and something I look forward to every July 4th.

Some of us didn’t care if we got wet ~ it was fun anyway.

Our grand finale was three fountains of sparklers ~ so cool.

Happy 237th Birthday, America!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

Day One Hundred Eighty Four 2013

Last night at Sonic ~ it’s what Summer is all about ~ sleepover with the grandpeeps ~ and tasty frozen treats ~ love!

Day One Hundred Eighty Three 2013

Grandpa Neil doesn’t mind doling out quarters for machines that dispense useless toys. Grandson Elijah and grand daughter Shelby love to see what rolls out of the slot. After all, it’s the little things. Doesn’t matter what it is. These machines are kid magnets. Whoever invented them is a genius. And probably a retired billionaire.

Day One Hundred Eighty Two 2013

Hey, all you 365 bloggers out there, we’re at the half way mark this year. Woo Hoo! Don’t stop now. Keep on truckin’! A picture a day for a year.

Day One Hundred Eighty One 2013

This moth has beautiful markings and a two-inch wing span. It was attached to my front porch post all day and never moved. Until I poked it with a pencil just to see if it was alive. It flew right at me and made me jump back like a sissy girl.

I can’t believe it let me get in its face to get a close up. I never knew they have googley eyes. [I can’t believe this is how I amused myself this afternoon ~ hope y’all found better ways to amuse yourselves today]

Day One Hundred Eighty 2013

EVER LOVIN SATURDAY! 
Miscellaneous Random This And That

At the carwash

Pretty clouds today

Lunch

Busy bee

He was too fast for me

Yard work

Pole dance ~ me and Mr. Clean ~ those sponges really are magic

Reward for hard work cleaning back porch posts

Gratuitous foot shadow picture

And the sun slowly set in the west
Happy Saturday!

Day One Hundred Seventy Nine 2013

We thought we might head to the swimming pool this afternoon, but the weather didn’t seem too promising for that, so granddaughter Shelby and grandson Elijah settled for playing Wii Sports~~ baseball, bowling and golf [both of them are learning to play real live golf]. They’re looking forward to spending the day at the lake tomorrow. That’s always fun for them and should more than make up for our lack of pool time today. Maybe next week, grandpeeps! Happy TGIF, y’all!
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Wishing my big brother Ken a very happy 64th birthday today! Love you!!

Day One Hundred Seventy Eight 2013

Fresh and Frozen - Vintage Fruit

Feeling patriotic today. Or maybe fruity. I’m not sure what inspired me to arrange fresh strawberries and frozen blueberries on this plate I bought at the Nashville Flea Market last Friday. The vintage feel of the plate seemed to call for a vintage photo look, so I ran the photo through filters and frames on http://pixlr.com/o-matic/ and here you go. More fun than a human being should be allowed to have in the span of fifteen minutes.  Happy Thursday, everyone! Hope yours was inspired.

Day One Hundred Seventy Seven 2013

Granddaughter Shelby and grandson Elijah spent the day with me today. We finally took a break from veg'ing out and headed to one of our favorite sweet shops for yummy doughnuts. This may have been the highlight of our whole day. It’s Summer, so we’re allowed.

Day One Hundred Seventy Six 2013

In the summertime you never know who might show up for lunch with peeps in Dogwood Park. From left: great nephew Ethan, brother Ken, hubby Neil, nephew Chris, sister Jane, sister Ann, niece Julia, and great niece Ashley. We have a good time together, sharing stories and laughs and an occasional cool breeze. Hot day. Cool peeps! Until next time ….

Day One Hundred Seventy Five 2013

One is the loneliest number ~ so it is for this Calla Lily that blooms in our back yard every Summer. She’s right on time. Why don’t we have more of these in our yard? I’m sure she’d love some company.

Day One Hundred Seventy Four 2013

A picture a day for a year. This is the mantra of the 365 blogger. Sometimes I take way more than one picture in a day’s time. And then there are days like today when I realize I haven’t taken any pictures and the day is nearly gone. On my way out the door to head to Sunday evening worship service, I noticed this grasshopper sitting there, and I figured he/she wouldn’t mind becoming Day 174/13. And thanks, grasshopper, for not jumping on me.

Day One Hundred Seventy Three 2013

Neil and I always seem to be standing in an ugly parking lot when there’s a beautiful rainbow in the sky. There have been many rainbows in our sky lately. Makes you want to stop and stare. Earlier this afternoon, we sat on our front porch and enjoyed cool breezes an area storm was stirring up and the rumble of thunder which is one of my favorite sounds. Hope there was something special about your Saturday, too.