Outside On A Nice "Warm" July Day

"All great change in America begins at the dinner table." – Ronald Reagan

We Head Outside To See The Varmints (Page Three)

Kids, Grand kids, great grandkids...we have a collection with us today. We are missing Colleen and her family from New Hampshire but everyone else is here who wanted to join us.

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019Charlie heads down; Lilly heads up!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Keta and Becca bring Remy to the fun

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
"You let my little Lilly walk up that 300 foot tower?"

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
"OK, fifteen feet"

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Amy comes to make sure Joe is not on the water slides!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Amy can't avoid the camera

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Watching all the fun...at a safe distance!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Getting ready for the slide!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
On bounce and she is on her way!!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019She's off!

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Is he hanging on and the picture is upside down???

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From top to bottom in 2 seconds!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Alex takes a unique approach

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Joe really wants to try but weight limits prohibit his opportunity
(Thank goodness)

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Big smile... he remembers when!

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Lilly and GREAT Uncle Joe

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Lilly is trying to convince Joe to try it!

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They come up with an understanding!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Bouncing/sliding is a spectator sport

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Don't worry Mom... Lilly is Zack-Tough

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Well, at lease Remy is safe and sound!

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Who needs a slide when I found a perfectly good toe to play with!

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
The cousins chase each other up and down the slide

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Joe captures the moment

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OK...Who put the alligator at the bottom of the slide?

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The adults got tired just looking at them!

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Grandma keeps an eye on them!


Meanwhile back inside...

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Time to rest for a few seconds

Outdoors at the Old Ranch July 4th Party 2019
Her favorite spot...sitting in the nice warm sun

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...and watching the grand/great grand kids!

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Seems like things are slowing down...
must be time to get ready for fireworks


OK kids.... Time to head in and warm up!