Independence day with the Browns and a pre-birthday dinner for Rob

Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Brown for hosting a great 4th of July gathering!! Thanks to Scott's parents (another Mr. and Mrs. Brown) for gracing us with your company. It was lovely to catch up with you. Also at the celebration: Granny and Papaw. Glo and Granny were prepared with crafts for the kids. :)

Decorating rice krispie treats.

the finished product.Flag placemats made from red white and blue fabric scraps.

Mesmerized by the ice cream.Once everyone had their fill, it was movie time- Muppets from Space!

Mom and dad hosted the family for a pre-birthday dinner for Rob on Sunday. He found the perfect apron for grill duty.

The birthday "cake' created by mom. Beautiful and delicious!

Karla turns 40 in style

John organized a fabulous surprise party for Karla's 40th birthday on Friday. Burritos, beer and a band in the backyard. Good times!Kara brought amazing cupcakes. Susan and the birthday girl are fab in red shoes.The crowd relaxes.
Lindsay was on hand to wrangle the Kosar boys.

FriendsMuckin it up with the band- Gritz and Jellybutter.

friends

Michael brings out the fabulous creme puff cake from Elons.

The kids look through the window

g'night!

The king lives and a night with the Hughleys

I had an impromptu mini-Craftapalooza (Craftapaloozina?) last weekend with Glo and mom. Gloria made AMAZING shades for her skylights and I made a present for Ms. Karla Kosar who just turned 40 in amazing style! She loves Elvis. Check out the napkins and coasters:

With all our giggling and cackling, we wore dad out.On Saturday night Brad, Amy and Katherine Hughley joined us for dinner. I loved seeing you guys!

Katherine and Esther.

Katherine in pjs.

A star is born??

Art Camp: day 4

My idea for day 4 of art camp was to walk to Piedmont Park from Glo's and create sidewalk chalk drawings along the way. Robert and Esther were happy to mark our path along the way. That was the extent of any chalk drawings. But we had fun!!At the park, we saw the turtle that Glo and Scott confiscated from their pond and transported to the park in a purse. Look at him below:

We have enjoyed cooling off at Glo and Scott's place on these summer afternoons. Thanks for the ice water, treats, movies and hospitality!

Relaxing at Glo's.

Room time, back at home.