4th of July Weekend

Joseph and I are so lucky to have such great family and friends to spend time with. This weekend we were on the go, and it was just the kind of weekend I needed. I've had a pretty rough time, understandable I know, and everyone always says to me you are so strong and I could never do what you have done...well, the truth is, I'm not that strong. I get through the tough times because what other choice do I have?! Yes, I could stay in bed all day, cry all day, not do anything, but lucky for me, I have a great husband who is with me every step of the way, the support of the most amazing family EVER, and a group of friends who may not know what to say or do for Joseph and I, but they are here and we know we could call them for anything! So...as America celebrated her birthday I celebrated being surrounded by great family and friends. Here are some pictures of our weekend...

Friday night we went to Red, White and Boom in Rock Hill with several of our friends. I will admit that I enjoyed some adult beverages, and well, it shows in the picture!





On Saturday we headed up to my parents and spent the day on the lake. Joseph did a lot of fishing and I did a lot of reading. It's funny how some things get sent your way during a certain time. In the book the main character has 5 miscarriages and gives up hope only to become pregnant. As I was watching Joe fish I came to the realization that we have a pretty great life, even if it is just the two of us right now. I have not given up on us having our family...but I had to step back and remind myself that I am so happy with my life and everyone in it right now and if God wants us to have a baby, well he's going to take care of it for us. Anyway...here are some pictures of the day up on the lake with my family.

Joseph's fish-



Me reading a great book...The Time Traveler's Wife (a movie is coming out soon!)



Some pictures of the men playing washer board.



My Dad and Uncle Tom are the North/South Carolina washer board champs. No one can take them down...here they are doing their victory dance, and my Dad kicking Joseph's butt, literally!





Later that night we took off on the boat to go watch fireworks. Dad and Joseph got us there after much debate...



Mom and I enjoying the ride...



Me with my Mom and Dad...



I want to end with my favorite two pictures of the day. I don't tell them nearly enough how much they mean to me and how lucky I am to have them in my life. They have been there for me every step of the way my entire life and I love them so much...here's two great pictures of my parents...I love you both so much!



But this is how they normally act, all the time. I guess I hope after 30 years of marriage Joseph and I love each other like you two do...



I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. I just can not express enough to my family and friends how thankful I am to have you in my life. Thank you as always for sharing in our journey...you never know where it's going to take us, that's for sure. I love you all, and as always, please REMEMBER JACKSON!



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