It's been a long time since I've blogged. Almost a month to be exact. This summer has been the summer of weddings. In the months of June and July, I had or will have 3 weddings and 4 showers. Phew. Even though it's been busy, I have so enjoyed soaking up this time with friends and family.
In particular, the 4th of July was a great time spent with friends and family. My brother was able to take off a few days and fly in from Montana. I know I saw him in
March, but it seems like it's been a long time. He just passed his boards to become a certified medical physicist (yay so proud) so he wanted to hang out and relax. We spent 4 straight days hanging out at the pool! So great. And Brett found his new passion of treading water. He reached 1 hour of treading by day 4. Oh and Brett FINALLY started liking Duck Dynasty (he's watching it as I type).
Jessica was able to come over on the 4th to partake in our fireworks display. Mom and Dad's neighbors even stopped by. We had all sorts of goodies, capped off by something special by my dad. Let's just say, if you've never experienced a Veale 4th of July, you're completely missing out.
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| Miss Priss |
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| Tradition since I was in grade school. |
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| The first time Jess has ever personally lit a firework. |
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| Woohoo |
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| Let's just say those large mud holes are from my dad's finale. |
We had my birthday celebration a little early since all of us were together. It was so nice to have Chris there to celebrate with us. Dad made his BBQ chicken, my favorite food, and Mom made a 1-2-3 cake, my favorite dessert. It was a fantastic celebration followed by some gun shooting.
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| Mom still likes to decorate the house, including a "The Party is Here" door covering. |
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| Brett's not sure what to think about the Duke mug Chris got me. Actually he does know what he thinks. |
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| Used to be our triannual sibling kiss on the cheek. Doesn't happen often with him in Montana now. |
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| Funny how Dad and Chris' faces are similar. They love me. I promise |
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| So happy. With the hubby and brother. However, Brett told Chris to get his Duke shirt off him after this picture. |
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| Hubby is starting to like this hobby. |
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| Chris with the manly gun. |
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| At least Brett seems to be having fun. |
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| Love my little Japanese lady. |
On Sunday, our friends Kyle and Amy with their little girl Grace Ann came over to hang out at the pool. Amy and Chris go back to his freshman year in college. I met Amy back when I was in high school. She is such a sweet, honest friend. Kyle was one of Brett's groomsmen in our wedding. This family holds a special place in our heart.
Anyway, Grace Ann loved the water! She is so brave too. She already knows how to blow bubbles. And let me say, she knows when there is a camera pointed at her. She just stares at it until it is put away. She must get practice at home ;)
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| The aftermath of Chris' cannon ball. He's definitely my older brother. |
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| Sweet girl |
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| Chris lounging in his makeshift pool chair |
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| GA looking right at the camera |
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| Love these people |
Overall, it was a much needed break full of lots of family and friends. Hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July weekend too!
