We drove out to JaRissa's to celebrate the 4th and to retrieve our kids. We had a lazy start and Jamin had to go to work as we arrived. Josiah was at work, but arrived as we grilled.
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Alex, Jared, Michael, Nolan |
Larissa made her famous guacamole and a wonderful potato salad. This gal shines with Southern Hospitality.
With our tummies full, we set out to create some family memories. We made tie dye shirts.....
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Rissa certainly knew more about HOW to do this than any of us |
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Success |
Michael and I were a bit messy. This truth will assist you well, "Never open the bottle of dye with your teeth." Enough said.
We had a great day with the Gherkins who are here. I will say there were no fireworks. NONE. Fireworks are not allowed in the Matsu Borough. We saw no stands. We did hear a few bangs....but well it's LIGHT. They did put on a display at the Eagle River Lion's Club at midnight. This has been our one disappointment to date with our new home state. LOL
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Heading home |