Where did the time go?

I guess it's never too late, but I am getting very close! We had a wonderful 4th of July. Just family and next door neighbors (which are like family) and grandsons room mate who again, is like family. We had it later this year, eating about 5pm. This gave time for the gr.grands to nap and the shade to be deeper. Sarah and Cipriano gave us a misting system for our patio and even installed it. I was able to cook the brisket on my own, just needed help putting it on the grill and turning it the 1st time.......quite proud of myself too! Cipriano grilled the sausage, bless his heart......it had gotten too hot for me in the sun hovering around 100 degrees.

We did all sit out and pigged out on all the good food. Best part was having the g.grands there! What cuties..........Of course, as usual, I only took just a few... I guess I was being too busy. Hopefully some of the others there got more than I did. Posting a few, hope you will enjoy.

Top; Jennifer with Gracie : Shelby and Annalise, who moved around so much it was hard to catch a good shot: Bottom 2, Uncle Adam showing off his skills with Gracie: Proud Great Grandmother holding Gracie. While this 4th is looking to be our last here.........Fun! but a tremendous amount of work. And this years heat spell has really done damage to the yard, we water nearly every day trying to keep shrubs and lawn halfway decent... Having a cool spell(under 100 degrees) just hovering near 98 right now.