and that's what it's all about.

our festive fourth of july.

limeaids and long drives
wheat fields vs. potato fields
cows vs. horses
sky vs. land
grandparents and truly vintage wallpaper
sparklers, streamers and sausage
babe tickling ribs from the inside
kids screaming and hugging hellos
marveling at aunt min's belly
hikes, waterfalls and sack lunches
spf and then some
matching shirts and coolers galore
bubble blowing contests and babies
beautiful singing and beautiful boondoggle
flint and steel; girls vs. boys
family cheers and firelight
laughter and sickness. yuck.
stories, memories and gooey starbursts
smores and the newlyweds game
babbling creeks and dirty little faces
rousing game of ispy and 6 am hot cocoa
loving little ones til it hurts
teasing barry and loving brucey
reunion smiles and happy hugs
sleeping in and missing family portraits
afternoon naps and pretty magazines
70th birthdays and big band music
party dresses, white tents & striped ties
salad, salad and more salad
baked brie and tiny cute crackers
the kitchen help equals kitchen fun
familiar friendly faces
party guests and pats on the belly
the after party and le tour de france

goodbyes and le tour de idaho