“Hey,” Flint cried. “I resemble that remark.” Ivy laughed and elbowed her brother. “Get out of here with your corny old jokes and come up with some new material.” Next to them, Poppy dusted sand from her knees. “Looks like the family Olympics are off to a good start.” “Thanks to you,” Ivy said, slinging an arm over her niece’s shoulder. Poppy looked pleased. “We all worked together.” The rest of the day was filled with fun and laughter as two groups tied for the win in the relay race, the younger women trounced the men in beach volleyball, and everyone had a blast with the hula hoops. Darla joined Aunt Maya and Diana to watch from the patio until Sterling was finally able to talk Diana into participating in the hula contest. Maybe it was her father’s charm or Shelly’s Sea Breeze cock

