July 4, 2023
This was truly another wonderful day. In the morning Mav and Brianna came to swim in the pool. I could hear Mav laughing with glee even from inside the house! :) What special time for Mav and his Mama. Jackson took care of Carlile.
On a sad note, I picked up Daddy and Julie to head to the graveside service for cousin Don. We are so sorry to lose Don - such a wonderful man with a huge smile and laugh and always a good story to tell. It was good to see Kim, Dee, Kyle and meet Kim's daughter Rachael. She is an impressive young lady and I know how proud Don was of her (and all his family).
We got home and started getting ready for the 4th of July festivities that evening. Jackson did the grilling of hamburgers, brats and chicken. We made some other sides and desserts and then everyone who came brought potluck. I just loved all the little ones we had... a lot of hope in the room. New generations. I love it.
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| Susanna and Maverick |
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| We were able to fit most of us inside on this hot evening |
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| some at out on the patio |
Oh my goodness... Namuna's little sister is a warrior princess! I love her spunk! She and Mav had an absolute blast playing together. She just grabbed his hand and said, 'friends' and off they went. :D
July 4 is Julie's birthday so we always celebrate two occasions on this date. Dear Namuna and her family brought a lovely birthday cake for her.
It is a Nepali tradition that the birthday celebrant feeds the first bite of cake to 'the one she loves the most'. Julie fed Daddy the first bite of her cake. It was a perfect and beautiful moment, indeed. I have to say I love this tradition!
