4th of July

4th of July


I absolutely enjoyed my 4th of July this year! This was the first time in quite awhile that my parents, me and my husband; my daughter and her little family and my son were together. Truly a wonderful day!

Erika and Shaune were at the folks house early. I arrived at noon, just in time for lunch; sandwiches and chips. After lunch Briella took a short nap. During her nap Erika gave Buckshot a bath in the front yard. He needed it! Erika had an afternoon of fun games planned for Briella in the front yard. She set up the sprinkler, had sidewalk chalk and bubbles. The neighbor kids were outside and they were invited to join in on the games.

It was fun watching them run through the sprinkler playing Red Rover, Red Rover. The neighbor kids have a trampoline. When they were finished with the water games, they all headed to the trampoline. Erika jumped a couple of times. Briella really bounced- Erika thought best if she refrained from jumping- LOL!

The dog got washed. We played in the water. Had a cookout. Even ate outside- picnic style. And homemade ice cream was for dessert. It was while we were eating we all mentioned we never brought fireworks. Oh well, we still had a fun time together. Looking forward to next year!

The meaning of 4th of July.

Bryant’s Wake Up Celebration

Bryant’s Wake Up Celebration at Ryan’s restaurant.

It was ten years ago Bryant woke up from a coma. Kevin received the call June 2003 that Bryant had been in a car wreck and was in the hospital. It wasn’t until we went to visit him- actually his parents and sister, that I realized just how serious his injuries were. To describe my memories of that time is difficult. How to put them into words? All I can say at this time, “What a pleasure it was at Bryant’s Wake Up Celebration!” So many happy people were at this gathering.

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Onions & Seeds

Onions & Seeds

onions and seeds
Onions & Seeds

I was walking in the yard last evening not really thinking of much. As I was passing my husband’s garden I noticed this odd plant. So later that evening I asked him what it was. He smiled sheepishly at me and asked me, “Why”. I am now really wondering what it is he’s growing! He has a couple rows of onions and he let five plants “seed”.

The next time you are walking through your yard, what do you see that you have overlooked? Is it interesting? Do you know what it is? If not, do a Google search. You may just be surprised at what you learn! Be sure to grab your camera and take a pic of it…..

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