My Uncle Donnie invited everyone over for a BBQ the other night.
That's him in the blue shirt (in case you didn't recognize him without an olive or a finger up his nose).
He built a little dam in the creek to make a swimming hole.
I didn't realize it until I was sitting down by the creek yesterday, but I hadn't been to a BBQ out there since my Grandma passed away.
My Grandma loved this place and would have gotten such a kick out of seeing all these great-grandbabies of hers playing in the creek.
My Mom.
Some apples from an apple trees that my Mom planted out there years ago (although Courtney Lee couldn't bite into hers because she's missing her two upper front teeth).
Courtney's still working on that apple.
My Uncle Brad and Aunt Alicia who are still crazy in love after three kids and 20+ years together.
My cousin Jesse who is wrestling up at OSU (Go Beavs) and my Grandpa.
Jess was really happy to see Ross.
And the whole gang (including the neighbors kids who joined us).
Annie's a big fan of Grandma Bev.
And Roscoe-T is a big fan of his Grandma too.
Grandmas sure are a wonderful thing.
Karen, your photos always have such great depth of color, it's amazing. These are beautiful. What fond memories you'll have in the future.
Posted by: Linn | August 26, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Beautiful photos!! You so lucky to have those moments!! Treasure them as long as you can cause you never know when they could be gone forever.
Posted by: Katie | August 26, 2008 at 11:15 PM
That is what life is all about. Family, Food, Swimming Holes. How many kids today even know what a swimming hole is? That's just awesome.
:J
Posted by: MamaJayne | August 27, 2008 at 06:30 AM
just love your blog!! your family is just too dang cute!! LOVE ANNIE!!! she's just adorable!! i love when you "write" how she talks!! little "yannie!" and i'm becoming a BIG fan of Ross... especially since he's got a Led Zeppelin shirt!! sigh... memories!! such a cute little family!! thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: karlalala | August 27, 2008 at 06:33 AM
ha! so much fun! what a wonderful family you have:)
what? asian kids? i did wonder who in your family that's asian. i'm asian myself:)
Posted by: loveloi | August 27, 2008 at 07:10 AM
GRANDMAS SURE ARE GREAT!
your family is so blessed!
how fuN!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | August 27, 2008 at 07:25 AM
what a wonderful family day. thanks so much for sharing your beautiful pictures with us.
Posted by: traci | August 27, 2008 at 07:47 AM
Hi Karen! I love the pics of all the little ones playing by the creek. I have always loved Donnie's property and those made me smile. I used to play there as a kid - I remember Donnie having to carry me all the way home after walking up the creek and sprained my ankle. oh man, I still hear about that adventure! Love, Glendy
Posted by: Glendy | August 27, 2008 at 01:37 PM
The scenery is gorgeous! So woodsy and GREEN!!! Love your family pictures. You look so much like your mom--and Annie looks so much like the both of you!
Did Ross happen to see Jimmy Page during the closing ceremony of the Olympics last weekend?
(I wouldn't think Ross would be WATCHING the Olympic closing ceremony unless he heard Jimmy Page was going to be on it!)
Posted by: kat-in-texas | August 27, 2008 at 04:33 PM
I love your blog. Its just so danggonecute! Really tho you are SUPERB at taking lovely pics. And for this, I worship you. Keep going!!
Posted by: Jodyangel | August 27, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Superman is cracking me up. These are really beautiful Karen. You are so blessed to have this big wonderful family and we are so blessed that you share them with us. Missing the class tons.
Carrie
Posted by: Carrie Hicks | August 27, 2008 at 07:33 PM