It's a Labor of Love

For many of us, this is Labor Day weekend. We have three days to enjoy the end of summer before another long, laborious fall of work and school sets in. To fully enjoy the last hot days of the summer sun many of us head out to the beaches and lakes, or hang out near our pools and enjoy BBQs and time with family.

Well, I don't have any kids so when I get a long weekend all to myself my first thoughts turn to which of my beautiful men I'm going to enjoy filling my time with.

I called up some of my guys and told them I was looking to have a little swim party and BBQ at the family house down on the Texas coast. Luckily for me, and therefore you :), several of them were free and met me at the house, swimsuits on and ready to relax and enjoy some time together. Here are a few candid shots from our little party. I hope you enjoy!

Andrew was the first to show up, bright and early so he could soak up as much of the sun's rays as possible. Look at that smile - warms my heart even more than the sun does my skin.

Now Doug here has always been the playful type. He was a boy scout, but we still can't seem to convince him that the oar belongs in the boat. And he wonders why we just float in random circles?

It was a really hot day outside and I asked the boys if one of them would be willing to do my back with sunscreen so I didn't burn. There was a tense moment shortly after that while Travis, Joshua and Evan decided who was going to help me. That was a no brainer ... all of them!


I love how spirited all my guys are, but poor Ben was a little miffed when someone snagged his swimsuit before he could even get it on. He made due with the swim ring, but I eventually convinced him it wasn't necessary. This is private property after all, and I certainly wasn't going to turn him in.

The Texas sun takes some getting used to, and Tristian, being a native of the cooler climates up North wasn't quite prepared for a whole day in the 100+ degree F temperatures. We kept him hydrated and he eventually followed Ben's unwitting lead and lost what little bit of clothing he had on in an effort to cool himself. I eventually had to take him inside and wipe him down with cool rags. Oh the things I'll do for my friends...

At the end of the day we had all shed our suits for the most part and were just enjoying the last few warm rays as the sun set. I wandered out to let everyone know we were setting up the blender and getting ready to continue the festivities right on into the evening and night and found Jason in the shallows admiring the setting sun. As much as I love a good sunset I love this view even more.