firecrackers, phones & pics...

How was your 4th of July yesterday? Did you see a lot of fireworks? We bought a family pack for the kids to have as usual, but turns out our new neighbors were getting married last night. They chose the fourth of July... I haven't actually met them.... I've encountered the children many times now as my home is the kid magnet. I thought about walking down to meet them but haven't gotten that far yet. Anyway, they let the neighborhood kids come for the after party. Bailey & Emelia walked down when we got home from my brother's house/cookout. They said that they had $120,000 worth of fireworks for their wedding. I tried for 20 minutes to explain that no one would buy that many fireworks for goodness sakes, and that maybe there were a lot but not that much. Emelia didn't budge, that girl is as stubborn as her mother. The other interesting fact about the wedding was apparently the bride dressed as lady liberty and the groom was uncle sam... why didn't I think of that? The possibilities of costumes are now just endless and my boring old white dress seems so yesterday. I guess in my limited mind I just didn't realize that weddings had gone into the themed direction... I am going to have to get out more apparently. I hope that this family has much happiness and a great life together.

The point is, we had a show right from our front yard that would rival a real fireworks display. It was really hard to look at the things bailey was lighting while there were so many beautiful fireworks right behind him. It was fun, I think Izzy enjoyed it too... but, she fell asleep before we finished in my lap. Lots of rain + heat = mosquitoes... I really hate mosquitoes. We had a fun time at Mike's house. The food was good, including my spinach dip (double batch Elizabeth!). Mike grilled the usual including corn on the cob that was delish. I forgot the camera, but took a few prize winning photos with my phone while we were at the bbq...

Me kissing Iz, the usual...

Izzy looking hot but happy...

Bailey riding Mike's 4 wheeler (that thing scares me!)

I told you they were award winning!

Another good/fun thing that happened yesterday was that while I was gone to the store for an item I forgot for my spinach dip someone tried to call me. I checked the message and guess who it was???? Yep, Jenna. I was so surprised. I called her back and really enjoyed our visit. It was like I've known her for ages. She doesn't sound southern like Judi, I think she sounds about like me... I could have probably talked to her for hours (easily). I had Izzy and spinach dip to make, and she had ice cream and a lit grill. But, we did talk for a while and it was the highlight of my fourth of July 2007. Thanks Jenna!

Tuesday night my old buddy Jackie Gore tried to call me and I need to call her back. I met her at the hospital when Iz was in the PICU. Her son had been a near drowning the year before. He was in the same room as Iz and they were in the same parent motel room as us. She was a faith talking catholic and I loved her instantly. She said things I had never heard before but I now know she was God sent. She has continued to speak faith concerning Izzy and is my friend. Her son, Clayton, btw is completely healed. Praise God.

Well, Izzy's up now... I'll be back later to post the diet devo for today. Are ya'll still reading them?