God Bless America!

How do you endure a 96 degree day?  Good friends and food...poolside!  This 4th of July came on the heels of a record setting 105 degree week...so we all took to my in-laws backyard pool. Between the grilled corn and cornhole and just plain kickin' back, fun was had by everyone.

Well...almost everyone.  Not sure what elicited that pout, but it boys will be boys!

Thankfully, they have a pool and a large source of water was a lifesaver...if you don't have a big float, then improvise!

It took some persistence...getting 10 kiddos to sit still for THE photo of the day, but...

it paid off.  It can take several shots to get what you want.  Luckily, they were pretty patient, except for Jake.  NEVER surrender the flag!

Happy 4th of July!

CRAAAZY!

So behind on posting stuff, but thought a little bit of mirth for the day was called for.  My son's preschool(which I adore) had "Crazy hair, pajama and silly sock day" today.  The prospect of fashioning a mohawk was daunting.  I would have flunked out of cosmetology school, but my husband, however...he took on the challenge with great gusto and this is the proud culmination of his efforts.

Very Flock of Seagulls, but who doesn't love a little retro stylin'?  Faux-hawks always get a double take!  And this mama will love these treasured photos when he's sixteen and dating;-)  Have a colorful day!  And remember to be young at heart...