Happy Birthday, America!

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Originally uploaded by xosunnydaysxo.

I don't typically get into celebrating the Fourth of July. I don't know why. I just typically go with the flow, and do whatever. This year, I had my heart set on doing some family stuff outside and enjoying the sunshine.

The weather couldn't have been more perfect. Plenty of warm sunshine and bright blue skies made it an ideal day to hang out in the pool. Kevin has been working hard outside, resodding the backyard and cleaning up. So, I lotioned up Gabriel and hung out poolside with his daddy. Nothing fancy-sandwiches, chips, and cold drinks were the food for the afternoon. But most importantly, some family time that we've been way past due for
I've quit working at the dojo, and have started enjoying more days off. That means more time for me to play with my son who is growing quickly. I've come to find that as he gets older, he is getting to be more fun. More active, but more fun, nonetheless.

Isn't that a shame? With Kevin and I both working off of our telephones often, it seems Gabriel has learned the habit. Here is he gabbing to whomever; business call, I presume. "Buy! Buy! Sell! Sell!" It's so funny the things that kids learn.

I had to put this picture up. Sometimes I think I can see his Uncle Ricky in him. Ricky, does this picture remind you of one you had of yourself, growing up? :) (Think purple popsicle and pink lemonade)