Fun, Fourth, Family, Fabulous!

I truly don't even know where to begin! This first picture is of Matthew on is last day of swimming lessons (last Thursday). It doesn't go with the rest of the pics, but I just think it's pretty darn cute! He is very proud of his accomplishments in the pool! We spent the 4th of July weekend at my cousin, Jennifer's. They live out in the country in a beautiful new home, and the lake is their backyard! It was such a fun weekend! I just love this picture of Molly--mostly because she's so stinking cute, but I also love the light at the end of the day.

Cousins--how much more fun can it be??

Justin--Jennifer's husband. I need to tag this pic of him on Facebook.

More cousins!

I just LOVE this picture. I haven't edited any of these, but I think I should crop it, tweak it a bit, and frame it.

Boys will be boys. Once one of them started "going" in the lake, they all had to do it!

This may be my favorite picture.

Aiden . . . look at that precious face! Is he happy!?!

Serious fun. Playing with sticks in the lake. Who needs toys?

Jenn and Aiden in the lake. (Notice Jenn's sun-in-her-eyes squint. This is the same squint I have seen at least a million times swimming with her since birth!)

This picture cracks me up! Caden has the same little sun-in-eyes squint! Same eye and everything! I love it!

Oh look! Gorgeous was there! This is Missy Britches not too sure about getting in the lake.

Oh, wait! Daddy's with her. Everything's fine.

Oh, no it's not! Get me out! My dad came to her rescue and got Little Bit all warmied up!

Love, love Matthew's jumping skills!

Molly wasn't quite sure about the fireworks. Back safe in Daddy's arms.

Matthew WAS sure about them! HE loved them!!!!

Gorgeous in Dallas

Look who was here! My Most Loyal Blog Follower, aka "Gorgeous" aka Auntie Judy! She came in last weekend for work and we got to spend some fun family time at the Arboretum, which was faboo! She's my mom's sister, can you tell? The great thing about the Arboretum is that it is beautiful and great for adults, but also has fun things for the kiddies.

We had a great time! I got to see her for a wee bit on Monday, but she was working, so we didn't get to visit adequately. We all got to go to a luncheon honoring Laura Bush and her work for The Heart Truth and the Susan G. Komen For the Cure. It was so nice--and we got to get dressed up and do something fancy, which is always fun!

My Most Loyal Blog Follower

My Aunt Judy, aka Auntie Mame, Gorgeous. I was looking back through my blog for something when I looked at my very first post, which was almost 2 years ago. And guess who had commented? My Aunt Judy! And I think she has commented on almost every single blog entry I have had for the past two years. Just the other day she told me that she checks it almost every night. So, she gets my award: Most Loyal Blog Follower! Here are a few things you should know about my aunt:

1. She's a woman! She's and independant, self-supporting woman who loves to laugh, have fun, relax, visit, and work out.

2. She is hilarious! She loves to be funny--and she is! Whenever we are together, we always laugh!

Three. (My number three key has been picked off of my laptop--I think Matthew did it, but he won't admit it). She's had her life struggles (haven't we all), and has clawed her way to the top. Not that every day is easy, but I think she's overcome a lot, and I admire her for that.

4. She makes the best fried okra in the world. When my Papa Joe was alive, about every 2-three years, he's say "Let's make fried chicken and okra. Judy, you make the okra." She also makes great Spice Cookies. And salads.

5. She loves her kitty! My Aunt Judy has never been an animal person. Ever. But several years ago, a couple of kitty's chose her. Seriously. They walked up to her and made her take them home. That's when it happened. Now she has Dante, and they love each other!

6. She loves to say "fuck." She says it in every possible way, to mean all sorts of different things! Fuck! (That's terrible). Fuck! (That's great!) Fuck! (I wish I could have that!) Fuck! (I don't want that!) Really, it's a great word for all kinds of things and she makes great use out of it. Which can be a little shocking when you're a 14 year old neice, but not so much anymore!

7. She knows what she wants and she's not afraid to say it. I also admire this. Not only is she not afraid to say it, she claims that it will be and then it usually is.

8. She's a great skier. She used to live in Taos, and she'd ski A LOT. That woman can ski!

9. She has some wonderful friends. She has these friends that she's known forever. They've all been through a lot, but all love and support each other. What more can you ask for?

10. She's my auntie mame! There's no one else like her, that's for sure! She's wild, loyal, loving, fiesty, sexy, talkative, spiritual, fun . . . I could go on and on. But most of all, we have a very special relationship that I will always treasure. I love you!