Friday, July 6, 2012

Family Fun

We ventured downtown in the heat for the 4th of July festivities. Our small town looks like a Norman Rockwell painting during the 4th. But this year it was different. The downtown was without power. No banks, no restaurants, no drug store. Many people are still without power, including my son and his family. Instead of greeting some one with ,"How are you?", it was "Do you have power?" Even Goose was asking everyone. There were power workers downtown working during the fair. There were alot of people not happy that the 4th went on while they didn't have power. Anyway, it was blazing hot while we were there. The Colorado kids could hardly take the heat with the humidity. They aren't use to the humidity. We really worked hard keeping them cool. Afterwards we all went to Bob Evans. It was open but deserted. We were wild and crazy and laughing and a bit too loud. But it was fun. So much fun watching the cousins interact. My son and family are coming again today and spending the night this time. So it will be wild and cray again tonight. Hope you are all staying cool and safe in these temps. Supposed to be 100 today and tomorrow. I want winter.



See Hope's hat. She gave all the money she had to a dog and cat rescue called, "Stop the suffering." They gave her the hat. She loves dogs and can't have any because of her mom's allergies. Her bedroom has huskie dogs as the decor. She saw one in the 4th parade and cried. Grammy gave her some money later because I was so proud of her for doing what she did.

10 comments:

Kimberly said...

oh Hope is so sweet! what an awesome granddaughter you have.

Susie said...

Everyone in your photos look so happy. Makes me feel good. Smiles, Susie

Sue said...

Glad to see that you're having such a good time with the kiddos! Hope to have some fun with you sometime soon. :-)
Sue

Sweet Posy Dreams said...

Looks like everyone is having a great time. Hope all your neighbors are powered up soon.

Gina said...

Looks like a fun time with your grandchildren! How sweet Hope is to have donated her money for a good cause.

NanaDiana said...

What a fun day with your grands. Isn't that sweet that Hope did that? She sounds like a very tender hearted sweet little girl...and cute as a button- well...they ALL are cute as buttons. I hope you have agreat weekend, Debby! xo Diana

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Such beautiful pic's of your babies. Their growing up fast aren't they. Lovely to see all the big smiles.
Every one is suffering from heat and we are just beginning with the summer.
Sorry I should not have added that it's an ugly reminder.
Hope by now your son has his electric back on. I have been wondering how you all were doing with everything going on.
I hope you stay cool and never thought I would say this but I may be ready for winter myself. haha
Love ya
Maggie

E said...

awww Debby what a darling bunch. So glad you get to visit but what wicked weather Elaine

middle child said...

Give Hope a hug for me.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

You are a brave woman, Debby! I'm glad you are enjoying the grands anyway. Hopefully, that will keep your mind off the heat.