It was a good day…

It’s been really hard for me to get away from work… I can’t tell if it’s an addiction, an obsession, or just an incredible motivation to be successful – whatever it is, I feel like I’m missing out on my personal life. So I decided it was time to take an entire day off – I wouldn’t even be writing this if it wasn’t officially July 5th.

My brother, Travis, and his awesome wife, Dian, hosted a small get-together for the 4th of July in Portsmouth. We piled my brother Todd, his girl Laura, Brent, Melody, Brent’s kids Jeremy and Cindy, Erin, Novalee and I in 2 vans and hauled ass to the party.

This was Trav and Dian’s first official hosted party as a couple, and it turned out to be a great time. Melanie and her new pet showed up, and my Mom and her high school sweetheart Jim brought the most kick-ass potato salad ever. I will be posting the recipe soon (Right Mom?)…

Erin was the only one who thought to take photos, so there weren’t as many as I would normally have.

Novalee in the planter with Brent’s daughter and son, Cindy & Jeremy.

Novalee got in here herself.

Jeremy & my brother, Todd

Brentikins.

He spent the afternoon trying to pinch everyone’s nuts. Well, those who had them. Latent.

Melody & Brent.

Me smiling at Erin, taking a photo of me.

My brother Todd & his lady Laura.

When I got out of the hot tub, there was no water left.

Melody, Brent, Novalee, Cindy & Jeremy in the hot tub.

My queen – Erin.

My brother Travis & Munchie Man, Rasta Rich.

This is one of my favorite photos of the day. I wish Novalee was looking at the camera…

I hope everyone had a great Fourth Of July!

Show Me Some Love If I Deserve It!

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