Star-Stangled Snapshots

What is it, July 15 already?  I'm only about two weeks late with these 4th of July weekend pictures!!  Oi.

We had a great weekend, hosting a multi-family (his and mine) celebration on Sunday, then going over to my sister Marla & Paul's house on Monday night.  Fireworks back in Platteville with Mark's mom, and a lot of hi-jinks in-between!

Mark, Grandma Joan, Jan, Joe B., Linda

Shae shootin' hoops with Uncles Joe, Ryan & Paul



Paige & Grandpa E.



Uncle Paul & Aunt Marla sharing a laugh with Wynne

Our neighbor Mike's fireworks were pretty good!

Lefty Paige doing her best to use a right-handed golf club...

Hold your mouth right, Shae!

Uncle Brian the Tickle Monster!!

The Simons' backyard patio

Mom holding Grandchild #33, Annamae born on June 27!

Addie's a big sister now!

Cy, Mark, & Ally get instructions from course-developer Payton

Mason & Wynne try their hand at bean bags

The Simons' back yard is full of beautiful plants & lights

Giant Croquet!!

Grandma Jan's flag reminds us this weekend is about FREEDOM

Ally's patriotic nail art

Ally, Mark & Grandma Jan enjoying the Platteville fireworks display

Thank you to the Men and Women of our Past, Present & Future Armed Forces!  We couldn't enjoy such weekends without your service & sacrifice!!




Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. --2 Corinthians 3:17