4th of July party @ Mom's - Food

I love a good cook-out (it's not a barbeque unless you have a pit and you're roasting a pig - according to my Southern husband). Mom provided the hamburgers & hot dogs, and everyone else brought a side dish. There was a lot of food, and it tasted sooo good. Something about flame-cooked food. Delicious!

Lovey manned the grill

Mary-Gail curled up in her Tickah and cradled the cement steps.

She does this at home too - just plops down with Tickah where ever, when ever.

Hangin' out on the picnic table. Georgia & McKena discussing something

Pam & Jo watch "the Littles." JoJo just came from the 10K run @ the Freedom Festival Parade. She is one awesome, tough, girl!

Cheers JoJo!

JoJo made patriotic jello - blue & red jello with Reddi Whip on top. (mmm, I love Reddi Whip)

This girl can eat...when she wants to, and if it's loaded with sugar

Mary-Gail loved the jello, and went from plate-to-plate eating the jello. Kristie & Madi made "Uncle Sam" upside down ice cream cones too. Can you see it in the picture?

And... JoJo & Mom truly did surprise me with a birthday cake - a cheesecake (my favorite) - and they even put a sparkler on top! Everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to me, and the kids tried to guess my age. Someone said I was 38!! (Thanks a lot Madi). The best guess was Reese who said I was 22. (I feel like I'm 27, but hey, if I look 22 then that's good too). Well, here's to being 32 years young. Happy Birthday to me!