celebrating independence day!

my parents invited everyone over to their house for a july 4th cookout. it wasn't as hot as the last cookout, and the screened in porch made the bugs much more tolerable too. the kids had fun on the playground, the boys played badmitton and horseshoes, and then after we ate, we brought the party inside for some dancing and karaoke! because you know a Soto party isn't complete without music...HEEEY!

russ with his two nephews, ryan and dylan:

lauren and russell:

their attempt to get the badmitton birdies off the roof (ever heard of a LADDER?!)

beautiful girls:

philip and micki:

put on your dancing shoes!

lauren was a natural on the mic, while my mom snapped away:

cute shelby: