independence day and some.

every time that i think about the fourth of july, i think of fireworks, hot dogs, and my family. that pretty much seems to be the agenda every year. this year was almost the same as any other year, except i split the day up between two venues. starting out at my house, most of my cousins and aunts and uncles came by to swim and play some good ole' summer games. there was a donut eating contest (photos to follow) and a water balloon toss. kylie and i weren't too keen on the balloons, but we made the best of it, or so we think. ;) after the shindig at my place had concluded, we headed over to a friends house for food and fireworks, which i sadly did not capture. hmm, why didn't i?

in the morning my mom, sister, and cousin were making cupcakes, which mady suspiciously was licking the frosting off of. nothing slips past me, though! i'm not sure if anyone actually ate that particular cupcake, but if they did, well i don't know what will happen to them...

 

these would happen to be the pottery barn kids model shots that i happened to snap of ricky. man, i can't ever take enough pictures of this little tyke. i mean, just look, he came complete with bedhead hair too! 

speaking of kylie, the days are counting down [ :( ] until she departs for a whirlwind year of new experiences and chances at becoming a wonderful young woman. we're headed to fort brag in about two weeks (finally!) and i simply CAN NOT WAIT to get there. i love the ocean, especially fort bragg, and to be there with someone very special to me will be just tops. oh, and i have some photo shoots planned, yippee!

i managed to get this beautiful shot of kylie girl while we were at the anniversary celebration. here she is saying, "joey! not a picture of me!"

oh, kylie. you are so lovely.

viva la vida.

josiah.michael