On July 4 2015 we celebrated our Independence!

On this day we went my Aunt Sue’s and Uncle Dan’s condo. We have never been there before. Wow! It’s very nice. It’s only about forty five minutes where we live. So not that long of a drive. It was neat to see everyone.

My cousin Alice and her family came up from Utah. And my Aunt Jeanne came from Florida. I haven’t seen her in a very long time. She still looks the same. Very tan! My cousin Rebecca was there. Rebeca has a form of autism and I am one of her favorite people. It was very nice to see her and she acted great this time.

My brother Corey and his family was there. Guess what? Didn’t have anything to say to me. Which you know I don’t really care at this point. Jeff and I always giggle a little when they leave which they had to leave early this time. We laugh because Corey’s wife Kim never, NEVER gives Jeff a hug goodbye. And we can’t figure out why. She most of the time gives me a hug goodbye. Strange they are.

We were there for a long time. We got there around one and stayed till almost seven thirty. It was fun just to hang out. Until and I don’t know why this always happens. But someone has to bring up politics. During this time I go to my mind castle and play around. Because I usually disagree on what they have to say but don’t really want to get into it.

I have to say almost every time we get together with my dad side of the family a poker game breaks out. Sometimes I play and sometimes I do not. Depends if I am in the mood. But Jeff loves so to play with the guys. Unless it’s Thanksgiving and my cousin Julie plays. It’s usually us two girls who play but mostly guys. Poker games are traditional on that side and can be fun. We play for very low money, nickels! But some games can get big. We also like to play local games than just the traditional pokers games. Like Bonduel auction which is named after a small town in Wisconsin. That is when you buy your hand. It’s fun!

But this time I really wanted to hang out with my cousin Alice. And I did! She is fun and funny. I took some pictures of the get together. Covertly. Ha! They are a good looking bunch!

Happy Birthday America!

 

 

 

 

 

Featuring: Cousin Reuben, cousin Ellis, nephew Crayne, Cousin Alice, Cousin Andi, Cousin Rebecca, Aunt Judie, Aunt Joanne, Aunt Jeanne, Cousin Jeff, Cousin Jared, Jim Poker in session