We spent the 4th of July at the lake with friends. The kids had a blast. We ate barbeque and swam with the children. The adults enjoyed skiing and wakeboarding and the kids loved the boat ride. Kate cannot wait until she can ski, too. I have to remind her - first, we need to learn to put our face in the water and blow bubbles. Leah passed out ice cream cones to all of the children at the end of the day. They had to be soaped down in the lake to get the sticky off before going inside. What a fine day.

Lips

Charlie found my make-up this morning. I don't know why I trusted him when he said, "No open." When I noticed how quiet the house was, I found him. He said, "Lips."

Happy 4th Birthday, Kate!

Kate turned 4 this past Sunday. She had lots of friends at her Kindermusik party at the Pink House. Everyone danced, played instruments, sang, and ate lots of cake. There were pink dresses and bows galore. Cousin Lola came down from Nashville and enjoyed an extended stay at our house. She and Charlie have both mastered the word "mine" at the same time. Mimi came up from Sylacauga and we celebrated her 81st birthday Saturday night at a Chinese restaurant. She is just as beautiful as ever. Happy Birthday to two beautiful ladies!