How was your 4th of July!?! Watch any fireworks? Attend a BBQ?? I did!!
To start the day off right, Justin and I went to Awful Annie’s for breakfast with his Momma and John. As soon as we told them where we were going, it didn’t take much to convince them to join!
I love catching up and hanging out with them. I had the mini breakfast: egg/bacon/cheese scramble with fruit and toast. Delish! I love their blackberry jam.
Next stop, my parents! Right away, I was craving some “seasonal ale” — Apricot Ale hit the spot!
We spent most of the day hanging out by the pool and just being a family.
Dad barbecued up some amazing steak and chicken. I helped myself to a small plate of everything.
And later I got to see this beautiful face!! NADINE! I was stoked that she was even MORE festive than me!?!
She arrived with the perfect gift… Army print go-girl and a “Her Wineness” sign for my apartment. Aw. She knows me oh too well.
I had a blast hanging out with this miniature person. Who, by the way, LOVES horses. You ask her, “Want to go feed Comet!?” She runs to her room and grabs her shoes and points to the door. You don’t have to ask her twice.
MommaG got her this rocking horse. She’ll jump up and down, rock back and forth on it – all day long. Love it. And check out her ridiculously cute outfit. Too much cuteness!
After a full day of swimming and golfing, these two were wiped out!
But… no time for sleeping, it’s fair time!!
With the whole family!
We brought our beers to go and snacked on bratwurst’s and kettle corn.
And stumbled upon dirt bike racing. At first I though, “how boring… they just drive around in circles!!?”
And then I saw these little guys… I’m a sucker for anything miniature. Dirt bike riders are no exception. They were probably all about 4-7 years old.
After the fair and some intense people watching, we hung out and ‘tailgated’ to wait for it to get dark so we could watch the fireworks.
Let’s talk about this people watching… I’m floored at the clothing “choices” that people “select” to “wear.” Many quotations to emphasize the sarcasm here. Another words, what the F*%$ are they thinking!?!? I was told several times, “Hayley — stop staring.” I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were many moments of gratitude. We’ll just leave it at that.
The fireworks were lovely. But I was pooped by the end of the night.
Today I was able to ride my horse and pack for my Army week of training.
Hanging out with all the “kids” — and eating leftovers.
Tonight is jet ski’s and country night!
XO
Paisley
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