July 4 Weekend

My mom, the kids and I drove to Hartselle, AL Saturday morning. We visited first and second cousins, aunts and uncles. The kids cousin was there too, and I loved watching them interact. I keep thinking how special these pictures will be to them when they're older. 

My aunt and uncle went down Friday morning and set up shop on the land in their camper. My dad (Paw Paw) came down Saturday night. :-) 

The rain caused us to postpone our trip a day because several roads were flooded and detours hadn't been marked. 

My first cousin and her husband built a gorgeous home on 7 acres of land. Only about 2 acres are cleared, and the house, barn, chicken house and yard area were a perfect getaway for us. 

All three kids loved the chickens. Mac was into the chickens themselves, and LS was into the egg laying. 

My cousin- DeLaura- and her husband built most everything themselves. She even designed the house plans from scratch, and it's pretty amazing. 

This barn swing was quite a hit. 

Richard and DeLaura's road is on a flood zone so the bottom of their road floods with springs that drain into the Tennessee River. We walked down the road, and muddy bottoms were inevitable. Everyone had a good laugh when the kids refused to walk around the puddles- they walked straight thru them. 

Wesleigh got the award for the best print on her tush ;-)

Now for the road spring...

Mac rode the 4 wheeler, Lilly fished in their pond and Paisley was free to roam and discover. 

After this morning's play and muddy britches removed, the cousins enjoyed the front porch swing. 

Busy and memorable holiday, and we are so glad to be home! We missed Jordan, but we are excited to all visit the family again soon! 

as always,

ashley