The Visit

So Marie showed up for a short visit; it was good to see her and vist for awhile.

So she was able to have dutch oven chicken with us on Sunday; afterwards she cooked marshmallows.

Then enjoyed some somores.

I think she was able to get some strawberries.

But the bad news is she left just before we got our first cucumbers. (It was GREAT to have you home)

Memories of the 4th

As a kid I always remember that the Fourth of July was always a little special. Yes, we still had things to do but we always took time to put out Old Glory; my parents told me that it stood for freedom and for those that gave their lives so that we could enjoy that freedom. I never had anyone close that served in a war but I had some cousins that gave their lives. For them and others that served, I'm grateful. I always enjoyed traditional chuck wagon breakfast into Paris, then usually back to hauling hay. After evening chores we would go watch fireworks. But today as I came home from work it hurt to see that we had the only flag on the block. I hope that you all took time to fly Old Glory and think about what it stands for. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY. Considering that tomorrow is the Fourth, hopefully we'll see more flags