Oh, and Hubs had to work.
We started our holiday at the local community fireworks blast (and about an hour of rain). Little Guy and I decided to shake it off - we played in the rain rather than complain about it. After filling our bellies we climbed into the back of Hubs' truck and watched the show. Although a breezy 63 degrees, it was wonderful.
The 4th brought a day of swimming, sun and fun with my BFFs fam. Since she absolutely LOVES when I'm sentimental, here goes: I LOVE THAT FAMILY!! Not in a "aren't they cool to hang out with" kind of way either. I completely, 100% love all of them. They are fantastic. Self professed "sisters", BFF and I have been together officially just over 20 years. We have been through everything together: marriages, divorces, births, deaths and every life event in between. I can be myself completely with them, in times of vulnerability they are a constant support of me. And in times of joy, I only have to look over my shoulder to see them there. They are my true family and I am completely blessed to have each of them. They show my family true unconditional love which only strengthens my belief in the fact that although we can't chose our family, we can certainly create one.
The last two decades seem to have flown by. Our kids are older now - mine with a family of his own and hers driving and considering colleges. Our little ones are still friends and enjoy each other's company. Our husband's may not have chosen each other as friends originally in their lives but they like one another just like brothers in law would do.
I took the little ones (hee hee... I know they aren't so little but I can't help myself) to a concert Friday night. Watching the two of them be themselves even though they are so different told me they too have embraced being family. I cannot believe these are the same two children:
Hubs and I trekked down to our local farmer's market Saturday morning and hit the jackpot. Fresh fruit and veggies galore. We absolutely love this part of summer. It holds the promise for me when we have our own little piece of earth we can sustain our lives with fresh grown food.
We wrapped up our weekend attempting to camp outside. Hubs and I absolutely loved camping in our 20's, often dragging Bubba to rivers to canoe, cook out and sleep under the stars. Little did I remember that sleeping on the ground is HARD. 20 years definitely left some scars on these bodies of ours. As we watched little guy snooze away, Hubs and I were reminded how much we have changed. I'm proud to say we made it two hours. By 2:30 am, we were all snuggled comfortably in our beds. I definitely see an air mattress in our future if we attempt this away from home.
As I sit quietly this morning, I cannot help but take stock of how blessed I feel. My family is healthy, we are happy and we are complete. Whatever life challenges are thrown our direction I know in my heart we have the love and support of our family.
I wonder if they can help me out with this scorching sunburn I picked up at the pool yesterday. There isn't enough aloe in the world.
I hope your weekend was filled with fun and love, friends. The middle of the summer has arrived and in just a few short weeks fall will be upon us. Take time to soak up the sun, love those around you and don't forget to laugh a little bit!
Happy Sunday, friends!
Jen
Jen
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