The 4th of July is such a fun holiday! For many years we spent it in Alabama, having fun with our extended family. This is the first time in a long time we have been close enough to resume that tradition.
Sam started a new tradition though, his delicious skillet burgers! Though I don't think his mom was thrilled when he smoked up her house. Those were some really good burgers though!
My beautiful nephew, Noah, and his gorgeous two colored eyes!
After eating a huge lunch, I led all the cousins onto the front porch to get some pictures. The adults were "up to something" in the backyard and it was up to me to keep them occupied for a few minutes. We took all sorts of crazy pictures! Like pretending to be asleep.....
And laughing gout loud......
and jumping.......
Collin and Kaitlynn clued in first, and took off running!
But it was to late! The 4th annual Smith family summer water war had officially begun!
This is Sam, my sister-in-law's mother. She started the tradition 4 years ago and we are SO glad!
It truly is a free for all! See the feet in the air? This was Chris. A doctor friend that Sam's sister Erin invited over for the first time! Christopher knocked him into the pool. I don't think he was expecting to get so wet.
Blake was loving it!
Brooke was having a grand time too!
I don't think Uncle B wanted that in his face.
JuJu really gets into it and we LOVE it!
Each year her photograph is the best!
The group shot!
My dad and my sister stayed inside for the war. CHICKENS!!!
What happens AFTER the war? CUPCAKES
Once a summer the kids get to ride on Poppa's motorcycle. Every year Tiff backs out at the last moment. This year HE DID IT!
And that tells the story of our most favorite summer tradition. I hope it is something that we not only continue, but that our kids always remember and tell their own kids about. And hopefully continue the tradition for generations to come!
1 comment:
How fun! Great pix!
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