Fourth of July and Courtney's Visit!

It was so great to have Courtney home for the Fourth!

Rachel was at work the first day she was here, and poor little Miss Elenna

was so confused!

Here was this young woman in our home that sort of looked like, acted like,

and talked like her mama......but wasn't.

For the rest of us it was really funny to watch!

Of course we made a trip to our local U-Pick-It, Apple Annie's,

and got their sweet corn.

It's absolutely the best ever!

The rather large red chair was a new addition this year and they all had

great fun sitting in it!

Lots of great meals and grilling out!

Glad these two girls got some sister-time in!

Joshua got some good help in painting his birthday birdhouse!

Aunt and niece continued the bonding...........

The actual Fourth of July was a beautiful day, hot, but thankfully dry.

We all got decked out in our red, white, and blue, and headed to Benson

for the traditional morning parade.

Monsoons usually start around the Fourth, but we are always hoping that they hold

off until after the festivities of the day!

Watching the parade and waiting for candy to be thrown out!

Elenna did GREAT this year!

It was such a great visit with Courtney!

Thanks for making the effort to come out for the Fourth of July!

You are much loved.......and missed!