Friday, July 10, 2009

July 4th weekend in Oklahoma

Last weekend we enjoyed a nice relaxing few days in Oklahoma with my family. Stayed with Shelly's sister in Wichita on Thursday night then finished up the trip to Porter Friday morning. Enjoyed our annual family whiffle ball game and fireworks extravaganza Friday night.

Here's the story on the pictures below. Well, this was my outfit back in 1972. My mom found it, washed it, and Anderson wore it to church on Sunday. Who knows, maybe one day his son will wear it.And these were during our cookout on the 3rd, just before everyone got their chairs ready on the lawn for the game and fireworks. My family was looking very patriotic, including little Daphne.On Saturday, we went down to my grandma and grandpa's house. They have newborn baby kittens!The boy hasn't been around too many cats but he does see them on occasion. So I think he was surprised to learn that this one was pink and also a little cool to the touch and didn't move much. But he played with it nonetheless, and didn't even get scratched.In preparation for our upcoming times on the lake with our new boat we went to Bass Pro Shops and bought Anderson a life vest. Pretty snazzy huh?He also got a Spiderman truck. He just loves mashing down on that darn horn.On the way back to Kansas we stopped in Oklahoma City and stayed the night while visiting my sister Mandy, husband Matt, and cute little Viv. Mandy is due with baby girl Violet on July 21st. Had a great time in the hotel pool.Looking like a tiny version of Michael Phelps, Anderson emerges after a good pool workout.We also had the opportunity to give baby presents to Mandy and Matt. Even little Viv got something.And we were all impressed with Shelly's wrapping job.And finally, Shelly's backyard garden has produced its first two items, a scrumptuous pepper and a yummy cucumber.
Mike
Fort Riley, KS

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