Top - noun. The highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit.

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Freedom - noun. free-dom, the absence of ceremony or reserve. A liberty taken.

I know, I'm behind in my blogging, I've got a lot to catch up. We'll start with the 4th of July. Lot's of food, I think I ate ALL day, friends and family. I tried my best to dress the boys in the colors, Xander's shirt is my favorite. We also spent about $150 on Target fireworks (the kind that don't fly, we'd definitely hurt ourselves). The pictures do the best explaining...
Little Xander riding his big boy car over to Misha's in his new fly boots, a little big for him still but way too cute for his own good.
Papa, showing little nugget how it's done.
You can't stop this kid from eating fruit, especially any kind of mellon, he's like his Papa when it comes to fruit, they can't get enough.
Corn off the cob, I'm not sure if he's ever seen it this way. I said, 'Want some corn?' and he replied, 'That's not corn!' One taste is all it took, he was sold.
Anna, showing us real badmiNton (we made sure to pronounce the 'n' all day) form.
Censored for those involved.
Bubbles AND suckers?!? This has to be his new favorite holiday...not to mention...
FIREWORKS! We set off a couple for Xander and Keaton who were going to bed early...still pretty cool. Xander doesn't like loud things but sure wanted more when it was over.
Sparkle dance.
We were so amazed at the fireworks!
Jonah and Anna were equally unimpressed.
The fire-starter, my booski.
Anna put on a GREAT half-time fireworks show.

Simply put a great holiday...although next year I'm determined to find a parade, do they not do 4th of July parades in the South?

Bliss - noun. Supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment: wedded bliss.

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending my best friends wedding. It ended up being a pretty long day because my cousin Anna and I drove to Atlanta from Charlotte and then ended up driving back to Charlotte that same night, yikes. Thankfully the ride home went faster, without traffic and inclement weather. Mary looked beautiful and it was great seeing her whole family together, the Allen clan certainly are wonderful people and I love seeing them in action. I snapped as many pictures as I could the short time that I was there. I'm definitely planning on many trips to Atlanta while Mary is still living there.
Blushing bride.
The happy couple.
Apparently Mary and I can't take a normal picture. There was one where she was pulling my hair and I made a terrible face and another where I completely covered her face with my hands. I chose this picture because I look better than her...ha, it's funny because it's true. And by the way, I just want to mention that I am currently very tan, (you'll notice my beach trip in my last post) it just goes to show that Mary will always be tanner than me.
Auntie Anna and Baby JoJo hanging out at the reception. Thank God Anna drove with me!
That kid will eat anything.
The couple intro.
A beautiful set-up.
Watching the service.
This was before I left Charlotte to drive to Atlanta (the drive there took almost 5 hours where the ride back was only about 3 1/2). I was upset that we couldn't all go as a family, but I got over it, like I always do!

Release - verb. re-leased, To free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner.

Warning: world's largest post! I won't use a lot of description as most pictures speak for themselves. We took an AWESOME family filled vacation to North Myrtle Beach in early June. Our first beach vacation since living in North Carolina and our first official vacation in way too long. We rented an enormous beach house with plenty of room for the entire Vaagen clan. We swam, we went to the beach, we ate and we spent quality time watching Dora the Explorer and Spongebob. I think from now on we won't wait so long to see the beach!
A large group picture. Everyone but Noah, Amy and Aaron, who were dearly missed.
Xander shows his beach muscles.
I love these boys.Evan and Xander jumping.
Ariel and Nate with my chunky monkey.
Mimi and Xander working really hard at puzzle time.
The three most important people in my life!
Me and the hotdog at our favorite snack spot; Mr. G's...
Siblings sans Noah.
Tent city on the beach.
I want this right now!
This is what happens when Xander should be napping and finds the camera.
He was a beach baby, he's got Papa's California blood.
Keaton is so cool.
There's the front of Mr. G's.
Uncle Gunz is too cool for the pool.
Xander showing Nate Potato how to use Mama's phone.
Keaton REALLY likes Dora.
Those boys are just so silly.