From driveway to runway

About noontime yesterday, T.J. and Lori's driveway filled up with family for a huge cookout. Besides Aunt Lynn, Aunt Ruby, Granny, and our clan, we also got to visit with T.J., his wife Lori, and kids Caid and McKae. Lynn's son Steve was also able to make it, though his family sadly was not. We ate and played and colored and watched Caid do stunts on his skateboard all afternoon.

And just when we thought the day couldn't get any better, Lori sent Ruby and me upstairs to sort through clothing that was set aside for her yard sale. Fiona and Nora came away with haul that was a huge godsend for our family. Nora strutted around in her swim coverup like a bathing buddha, and Fiona had the time of her life trying on the unbelievably wonderful heap of fabulous clothing. She squealed and jumped with glee as she saw new items emerge from the bag. The fashion show at Grandma and Toot Toot's was loads of fun, and the excitement made it very, very hard to settle down and go to bed.