Summer Fun

J and Z with the Naples Players

Zach as one of the Guys. He had a very big part

Julia as Edwina

Zach and Nara at the Boat House

Nara and Julia at the Boat House

Hanging with the Cousins

For two weeks in a row we got the opportunity to hang out with the cousins. Two weeks ago Zach and Colleen came over and we ate pizza and the kids played on the slide and the trampoline Last week we had the privilege to see Zach and Julia in two different plays. Julia was Edwina in Dear Edwina and Zach was a guy in Guys and Dolls. They both did a fantastic job. We really enjoyed spending time with them.

July 4th Party

CC and Donatella eating cake

Nara on the slide

July 4th is one of our favorite family holidays. This year we had one of our biggest firework shows. We ended up having about 14 people over to our house to eat, watch fireworks and celebrate together. It was extra special because we had our dear friends Chris and Lynn come in from Georgia. It was great to see them. For some reason most of my pictures did not turn out. So I only have a few to share.

Happy 4th of July 2009

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain America! America! God shed your grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea.O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities glean Undimmed by human tears America! America! God shed your grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea.

Blessings from our family to yours!

Happy BIrthday EMMA

My sweet niece turns 15 today. It is hard to believe it has been 15 years. I remember the first time I held her, she took my breath away. I thought she was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I still feel that way. Have a great Birthday EMMA. When you get home we will go shopping.