4th of July - 2015

We thoroughly enjoyed the get-together at Cousin Kenneth's place on the river for the fourth of July, this year. Everyone seemed to have a good time. It pains me to say it, but it has been at least 35 years since I've been down there; hope it won't be that long again. I had not seen Bub since he lost his big toe in an accident several months ago. Matt and Jake enjoyed the water and Pam shot several clips of video.

The highlight of the day was when Kenneth asked Mom if she would like to go riding in the UTV; she was ready. 

The last shot is of Jimmy Cottingham's old store on Hwy. 20. When we were kids, the older folks would pronounce the name, "Cottin - gim". It wasn't until I was nearly grown that I realized they were applying a little Southern/Slur/Slang to the name.
The hibiscus was growing wild and in abundance directly across the highway from the old store.