Happy Fourth of July, my friends! I hope you celebrate in your favorite way. We began our celebration last night at Nicolas and Madison's beautiful home! Peyton and Chris are here for a bit, so I have all my people together for a few days! Yesterday began like this. The beach was calm and quiet, preparing for the crowds and chaos that were yet to come.
After I went to the pool for my swim and exercise time, showered, and rested, we got ready to go to Madison's for dinner. I made a pan of brownies to bring. She had it decorated so festively, and she and Nicolas did a fantastic job of hosting.
She had delicious snacks and decorations set out. We visited, snacked, and took pictures, and for some reason, when I saw this one, I thought to myself, " Those are my children! I did that! " I think of them as small, you know. And probably always will. We were missing Rhett, who was working, because. Well, adult.
Nicolas grilled hot dogs, and Madison made her special potato salad, along with a fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil salad. Delicious!
We sat outside to watch the stunning sunset and then went back inside for dessert. Madison had a brownie and ice cream sundae bar!
Then, Steve, Flynn, and I went back to our house to pick up the pups before heading back into town, where I had to snap this picture in the sweater Madison got Flynn for no other reason than it appears to have Marty on the front!
We came back to the condo, and I went straight to wash my face, brush my teeth, and put on some jammies! Flynn and Steve stay up later, and I am the earlier riser. Hence, I see things like this.
And I love it. Have a wonderful day, my friends. No matter if you enjoy a good old-fashioned cookout, or a quiet day inside, safe and sound from the heat or the rain watching fireworks on television, enjoy. Too often, we have an image in our minds of what certain days are supposed to look like. We feel pressured to achieve that preconceived notion and feel less than if we fall short of it. Show yourself grace, and let go of all that. You do you, my friends! Happy Fourth of July!
Billie Jo