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A Fabulous Fourth

We traveled to Memphis/Mississippi this weekend to visit friends and family. I got to stay Friday night with my friend Kim (the one I thought lost my cat) and Sara who lives in Turkey. We were friends in college and have stayed close. We had so much fun together this weekend. I think I smiled the whole time. I had not seen Sara in two years. I always feel enriched when being with Sara. She is so wise beyond her years. She is also very funny and fun. Kim is a comedian, so I could not have had more fun and laughs. Kim and Sara are two friends who have their acts together. Sara has FIVE children! Yes, FIVE! She is such a good mother. I always learn lots from her.
Steve took the girls on to his folks house and I joined them on Saturday. We got to spend time with Granny.
Check out the steaks. Ohhhhh they were so very good. I like a really flavorful steak and this had it!
The family playing a game.
Poor Sarah Kate got so hot. She would NOT get in the swimming pool. She would climb up our bodies like a monkey when we tried to lower her in the water. She got some love from her sweet cousin Allison.


Emily was not scared of the water!
Steve is from such a wonderful family. They have always been so nice and friendly to me. I realize what a blessing they are.
I have been eating watermelon tonight and I look about 6 months pregnant. I go NUTS over a good watermelon.

Comments

Kelly said…
Looks like such a fun trip!!!
Scott has been so jealous of the "70 steaks and 6 kinds of ice cream". He has repeated that to me about 10 times! ha!
I love the girls' 4th of July outfits! They always look SO cute!
Kim said…
Looks like you had a great time! I want E to come swim with me...SK too!
The Garners said…
What a fun 4th! I love the girls' little matching flag t-shirts!
His Doorkeeper said…
Looks like ya'll had a great trip and fun Fourth!
I remember how you and I share the LOVE of watermelon! I could eat a whole one any day of the week!

Love the girls' patriotic outfits! So cute!
Lauren said…
The girls look sooo cute! What a fun weekend!! :)
Anonymous said…
Looks like you had a ball! :)

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