Need a good laugh?

If your answer is yes, then this video will do the trick. It gets me every time...

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter."

- E.E. Cummings

The Jacobs take North Dakota

We spent this weekend at the Stiers house trying to squeeze some last minute quality time in with the Jacobs before their big move to Minot, ND. Saturday was Ella Joys birthday celebration. She was so excited! Pat and I got her a 'birthday princess' tiara and a 'Miss Birthday Girl' sash. Aside from the time she spent in the pool, she was wearing that tiara!

I think she had a great birthday (minus the apple juice boxes...Jenny)! Lots of family and friends came over which made the day even more exciting. I don't come from a huge family and a 'small' gathering for the Stiers seems like a big deal to me, but it was so much fun. I spent a lot of time trying to help out whichever child seemed to need it at the moment. One my favorite parts was giving Georgia her bath! We haven't been able to spend as much time with her as I would like (for those of you who may not know, she is only 7 months old) so I enjoyed a little one-on-one time!

There was something much bigger to celebrate as well....David is done with school!!! Congratulations! I know it has been a long road for everyone and they are so excited to set up their new home. It might take us a while but, hopefully, we will make it out for a visit.

Their flight was leaving at 5:30 this morning and they had three connections to make...I hope all is going well! And I wonder if Ella Joy is still wearing her tiara? Hmmm?

We love you guys!!

3rd Annual 4th of July Celebration

Well we did it again....
A weekend full of sun, fun, food and friends!
It was mid-afternoon by the time everyone arrived on Saturday. That's the great thing about the summer, the days are long. We had enough time to enjoy the sun and do some swimming before dinner and then we were off to see the fireworks.

 

Even the dogs were decked out for the occasion...

God Bless America!!

I want to give a special thanks to Jesse and Pat
for being our boat captains for the weekend.
 

And for preparing our wonderful BBQ

(Beware: Graphic photo below)

Doesn't that look like the face of a professional?

The sunset cruises were my favorite part. Sunday was especially nice. Everyone who stopped by for the day had left and it was only close family and friends. It was a great way to wrap up a great weekend!

Thank you everyone for all of your help. Another year of great memories.

I miss everyone already!!

O Happy Days

Pat has been working in Charleston so I went down to spend the weekend with him. He had spent most of the week with his Dad at their family beach house. It is so nice there. The house is cosy and comfortable. After everyone went to work on Friday I took Maggie for a run on the beach and spent some time relaxing. Later I met Haley downtown for lunch. After a few hours of shopping and "working" we headed home and hit the beach with the dogs. Tyson hadn't been on the beach in years and you could tell. He was like a puppy again, jumping and running in circles around Haley.

After looking at all of the family photos at the beach house I couldn't help but think that one day we will be doing this same thing but with little ones running around. I look forward to being able to take our children to the house where Pat has so many fond childhood memories. One day....but the dogs will do for now!!