July 4th on Wolfhill

I will never forget the first July 4th I spent here on this little farm. It was 35 years ago (wow that makes me seem old...:). The thing that stands out in my memories is how much fun the kids seemed to have. We had a picnic in the pear orchard and it was really hot but that was back during a time when most of us did not have air conditioning in our homes and it was probably hotter at home than in the orchard. We had a wonderful time and later in the evening watched the fireworks at the lake. I easily fell in love with Ronnie's family then and now 35 years later I love them even more. Our girls (all 4 of them) are blessed to have such a great extended family.




Now days the "orchard" is just a collection of trees that have grown up in what used to be a pear orchard. It is still beautiful there but years ago in the spring it would look like snow had fallen when the pear trees bloomed out...it was beautiful. We keep saying we would like to replant pear trees down there but we would have to re-fence to keep the cattle out of the area until the trees got more established. Maybe someday!




Here are a few pics from this years celebration...most of which was spent indoors...are we getting soft or what!!!

This is a perfect July 4th picture...don't you agree!!

Somehow Bethany avoided the camera this year but this picture shows Ronnie finishing up the gravy to complete menu ordered by Beth this year...fried chicken, gravy, corn on the cob, etc...of course we all cater to her cravings!!!!!!!!!!Hope and Sunnie Kay squeezing lemons with Misty for fresh lemonade.Sweet GwenBreaking in Hope's new pool.

Ben looking quite cute and comfortable.Austin forgot how to smile in this photo, but isn't he just so very CUTE!!Our little firecracker!!!!!!!!! Miss Hope Marie.The heat and excitement got the best of these four Americans!!Washer pitching a Wolfhill 4th of July tradition. The kiddos had a ring side seat in Grandma's Oak tree.


Ben, Carmen, and Sunnie Kay showing Hope how much fun sparklers can be.

A new American Citizen celebrating!!
My nephew Mike...who furnished a lot of excitement with his fantastic fireworks display.We did spend a little time outside after it cooled off a little!! Family .... that's what America is all about!!

Becky