July 4th at Kelleys Dairy
We (Glinda & I) started off the day at a Color Ceremony on the Mtn Grove Square with VFW Post 3770 where we learned from our youngest son, Jacob, that we were going fishing so we could have a fish fry in the evening. He did not leave any options. Grudgingly we gave in as he had already procured fishing tackle for him and his family and had bought some worms for all of us to share. We hurried home after visiting the fireworks stand and the Color Ceremony to change clothes grab our gear and get to the fishing hole. We got there by 10:00 a.m. and began fishing. We had quite a bit of luck and caught enough fish for the evening by 12:30.
We then headed to our separate homes as Jacob had to get some rest as he was going to be on duty that evening. Glinda started preparing the food while I had the privilege of cleaning the fish. The bass I filleted and the perch I cleaned whole just removing scales, heads and guts which I buried in the garden.
Finally I got to go in the house for a short nap before milk time when our oldest son, Francis, and his family showed up about 3:30 p. m.. Glinda and I went to do the evening chores and try to hurry back to the house. Francis brought his go-kart with him and they began riding with the grandkids while we were gone. When we got back to the house we had a yard full of family.
Below are some photos taken, just right click on them and then choose 'view image' to see the image in a larger scale:
My Brother Dino and his wife Kim got to join us this year because the 4th fell on a Friday. They live quite a ways away and therefore are not able to make it every year. sure glad they go to join us this year.
My Mom is helping Gramps with cooking the fish. He does a fine job cooking fish and does all our family fish fries.
My daughter, Mitzi, is taking me for my first go-kart ride. We are just starting out here.
She brought me back safely. The ride through the field was a little bumpy, but I didn't lose my hat or spill any beer.
Nick and Mandy
Dino, Kim, Beaudreaux, and Amanda
Jenny, Skeezix, Gramps, Mitzi, Flossie, Glinda, Kellen, Connor, Mom, Kim and Dino. Left to right.
Jenny, Skeezix, Mitzi, Flossie, Kellen and Connor. Left to right.
Connor, Flossie, Beaudreaux, Skeezix, Dino, Kim (fore), Nick, Mandy and Glinda. Left to right.
Glinda and Mom are caught carrying kool-aid out to the young ones.
This is a slide show of some of the many firewiorks that were set off as the evening progressed. Everyone finally got tired and the last left around 11:30 p.m. and we did not get all the fireworks exploded. I guess we will have a start for next year. I made some videos but have not had the time to upload them yet. Will try to do that soon.
Cheerily
IJK
