We celebrated the 4th this year by visiting our family at Lake Hartwell. Uncle Randy took us out for a boat ride so we all could ski. Megan and Matthew did very well with Uncle Joey as their coach. I think they'll both show us all how it's done the next time we go out. Joey was nervous about getting back on the skis because he hasn't skied in years. He got out of the water on his first attempt! Later, Joey also gave me a lesson on skiing. It was my first time. I never did quite figure it out. I hope I get a chance to try again soon!
After thoroughly wearing ourselves out on the water, we all were looking forward to lunch (rather, a grand feast, as if Grandma would have it any other way). The hotdogs and hamburgers were awesome, but Joey and I can't stop talking about Grandma's homemade peach icecream. YUM! Melanie made a delicious cinnamon cake too (I'm enjoying it with my morning coffee right now).
Feeling very much like stuffed pigs, we waddled our way back down to the lake where we enjoyed watching fireworks. Randy and Buddy put on a private show for us, but there were fireworks all around. Georgie even got to enjoy the show; he had a comfy seat in Tammy's lap.
I have had an amazing summer! It was really hard going back to work today. Don't get me wrong; I love my job, but didn't school just let out? Well, I definitely couldn't have ended this summer any better. I spent an entire week at Surfside Beach with Staci and Lee Ann spoiling myself rotten! We had a great time, and I gained two more sisters. I love you ladies!
