4th of July...

Over the 4th of July weekend/ week, we spent our time in New York.  We were all there for grandma's funeral and while the time was sad, we definitely still had plenty of joy.

Jenna conquered the monkey bars.  Fearless.  She's simply fearless.

The kids got buggy rides from grandpa.

And 4-wheeler rides from grandma.

Jonah bravely took the challenge of getting the frisbee off of the barn roof!  I jokingly said that the first person who gets the frisbee down gets 100 bucks.  Well, he was up and out of his seat faster than anyone else and shortly after he was asking me to pay up!  I think we scrounged up some money, it was just 100 bucks missing a couple of zeros.

Nathan and Jenna had fun playing in the sprinkler... until the dog ate the sprinkler.

Greg turned 29.  He's single ladies, and he's awesome!! (this picture does not do him any justice, sorry Greg)

Uncle Greg has 6 nieces and nephews that just adore him.  And they worked hard to prepare a dance routine for him as his birthday present... Party Rockers!

Greg's birthday is on July 3rd, and as tradition he always gets fireworks for his birthday present from his siblings.  The kids were so excited to set them off this year... however, the cows had other plans.  They decided to escape the pasture and wander around.  Apparently they assumed that the grown ups didn't need fireworks this year, they needed to chase cows instead!

Grandma Strine.

My dear grandmother went to be with the Lord this summer.  Her funeral was one of reflection and celebration of her life as her grandchildren sang for her one last time.  She was such a beautiful lady, both inside and out.  I joyfully look forward to the day when I get to walk with her again, and maybe she'll have some yummy cookies or pie waiting for me.  (And if there is camping in Heaven, then I'll be sure to look for grandma in her camper... maybe I'll even sleep on the table.)

"And He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own; and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known."

Luella May Strine

May 11, 1927- June 25, 2012