Family on the Fourth

Finally I am posting more photos from the Fourth of July. I was quite disappointed in my photography that weekend. As I have been playing with the focus options, I failed to learn some basics. Many of my photos found the focus in the wrong spot. The tree, car or background would be in focus leaving the person blurred. Too bad I had to figure out the mistake on a big family holiday, but I am learning more now.

These are "the kids" or they were the kids. What happened? Obviously the kids have grown up.

Fortunately the next generation has started so we have a toddler in the family. Now we get to watch her grow up too!

I also love spending time with my cousins! I told Randy to look famous when Dale took this shot. I think he did a good job of that. Randy and I always enjoy conversation, fun and laughter.

Sherri is looking great with her year old puppy Samantha. Sammie is the older sister to Aunt Snook's puppy, Cassie. It's fun to watch them play together. There were at least five dogs at the family reunion this year!

John and Mel made a quick trip from Lincoln. Dale and I changed our plans and came up a day early so we could spend some time with everyone at the family fish fry before John and Mel headed back to Lincoln.

It's rare that I get to spend time with all of my siblings at once, so we always need a photo! It was great to get to spend the night with Dan and Jill when we went up for the holiday. I loved spending time with so many family members. It's my favorite thing about the Fourth!