Tag: fun

As the fireworks boom and crackle around me in our new neighborhood tonight, I have a few parting shots myself from a day of family, friends and fun in our new home. These are the good ol’ days…trust me on that one.

Six-year-old Finn was the first to hit the pool –

and almost the last to leave it

Finn, Number One Son, Pretty Twos

Pretty’s Dad Walker and Finn’s Dad Dave

The only thing better than being on top of the water…

not now, Charly

he said whaaat about Mika?

let me just say one more thing, Walker

Pretty Twos had to leave early to go

to their mother’s festivities

Sis’s friend Tim from Asheville

Number One Son all grown up

the gospel according to Sheila Go

Finn’s mom and dad…awww…sweet

(Some of our best friends are straight people)

Sis in the sun

old woman Slow in the shade…

pawpaw, sometimes I think you’re the only one

with any sense

Brother-in- law Jim

Tiny yellow ball and paddles

grand pool entertainment

never mind the score – that smile is always the winner

I can’t be getting sleepy

barbecue, watermelon, a pool – 

does it get any better than this

I asked Finn if he knew why we celebrated July 4th.

America made a nation that day, he said.

I couldn’t put it better myself.

All of us at Casita de Cardinal send our best wishes to all of our amigas and amigos in cyberspace for a festive Fourth and fabulous summer.

Stay tuned.