Fun on the Fourth! (and Fifth!)

We celebrated the 4th with friends and the next day with the fam! We had a good time both days! I made my special 4th of July cookies for the family who hosted the party...I am not allowed to come without them and this is one of the only times I make them. They are just slice and bake cookies with a glaze for the icing...very yummy and easy to make! We had fun visiting with friends and then it rained and we called it a night. ha!
The next day Jason, Jessica, and Ruby joined us for fresh summer veggies! We had a nice quick visit with them!

Mom made Jason's favorite cupcakes for the party the night before. I told him we didn't have anymore. He believed me.

The very best summer treat!

Ruby even got in on the action. She seriously went around the table to have the last little bit of ice cream in our bowls...gross.

Ruby telling Sally hello/good-bye

A family picture! I got dad this shirt for father's day!! He loves it! I am just glad to add some color (other than crimson and white) to his closest. I am trying to decide on a good color for his birthday! ha!

Such a cute little family pic!

After J,J,and R left, we headed in the same direction to take my granddaddy to see his sister before she moved to Colorado. :( We had a nice visit but will miss having her so close to us.

I have more to update, but my brain is slightly tired! Good thing tomorrow is my last day before a week of vacation time!!!

Family Reunion

Friday after work, mom and I headed for Alabama for my dad's family reunion (dad left earlier). We got there in time for fireworks but stayed at the house to visit with my aunt and uncle. Saturday was the family picnic with tons of good food and time to visit with all of my dad's cousins and their families...first time meeting many from his family.

Cousins and new friends...Channing and Loni!

Dad with his little buddies! (His great niece Channing and cousin Loni) This was our first time to meet Loni! She and Channing had a great time playing on the playground.
My camera battery died after this picture