We had the most amazing 4h of July. We got together with two of the families from Jazzie's travel group. Out of all the families that were in our group, we felt the closest to these two other families, and they also happen to live relatively close to us. We have kept in contact all these years and we see each other about twice a year. We traveled to Kentucky to see everyone. Here are the girls, ready to go:
Jazzie got into the 4th of July spirit with her cochlear implant ;-)
Abbey, Jazzie and Grace. They shared a room at the Youxian SWI in Hunan...
Our group of three girls has grown to five girls when Tahlia and Grace's sister Carrie came along:
We spent the day swimming,
Riding 4 wheelers,
I was SHOCKED that Tahlia wanted to ride on the 4 wheeler, without daddy no less! This is a child who is so afraid of motorcycles, but who seemed to enjoy this so much. The cows also didn't seem to bother her:
However, she was not so sure about the llama:
Jazzie thought it was so cool she got to ride in the back of a pick-up truck. This is a city girl who is not used to walking among cows in the field, going four wheeling and riding in the back of a pick up :-)
Roasting marshmallows:
And of course a 4th of July would not be complete without some sparklers:
I am very much a city girl, but I must say that my day in the country was one of the best days ever. It certainly was the best 4th of July I've ever had and it was spent with great friends and with a lot of laughs
Oh my gosh! I wish I could've gone. It looks like such fun! Lucky girls!!!
Posted by: Linda Parker | Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Looks like a blast!! Love the pics!!
Posted by: Marla | Monday, July 07, 2008 at 04:43 PM
So much cuteness in one post should be illegal - I mean LOOK at these girls! They're all gorgeous... and how great you keep in touch with your travel mates!
PS - just got around to FINALLY adding you to my Bloglines - now I won't miss a single post :)
Posted by: Heather | Monday, July 07, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Looks like you had fun!!
Posted by: Ariel | Monday, July 07, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Looks like you all had a great time visiting Jazzie's China sisters and their families. The girls are all so sweet. Love their outfits:) Happy 4th!
Posted by: Janice | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Looks like a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Gretchen | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 10:31 PM
What a perfect day! I love that photo of all the girls together.
Oh, and for the record, I make the very same face when I see a llama in my yard ;0)
Posted by: Connie | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Sounds really nice. Glad you had such a good day!
Posted by: Janet | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Sounds like a a great holiday! How special that you can keep in touch with friends from your travel group! Have a good week!
Posted by: Janet | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Tahlia's dress is so cute!
Can you get me invitation to your friend's house? it looks fabulous!
Lea
xo
Posted by: Lea Harper | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 10:17 AM
That does look like the perfect way to spend a day. And what a great connection for all the girls.
Posted by: krista | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 10:15 AM
It sure sounds like you guys celebrated with a perfect day. I love the pics!
Posted by: Tammie | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 09:08 AM
What an amazing day. Love all the stunning photos!
Posted by: Lisa | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Looks like a perfect day! I love Tahlia's dress - it's so cute!
Posted by: Michelle | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Looks like you had a wonderful 4th!
It is so great that you remain connected to some of the families that you traveled with.....the girls are so adorable!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | Saturday, July 05, 2008 at 11:52 PM
HOW FUN! It's so wonderful that you are still able to get together with Jazzie's friends.
I LOVE Tahlia's dress. Where did you find it?
Posted by: Sharie | Saturday, July 05, 2008 at 11:27 PM