Memorial Day Weekend

We had such a great holiday weekend. Carl was off (with the exception of a few hours from his side gig), the weather was pretty great, and we had some amazing food!

I found these new banners in a closet from last year and Trey and I decided to decorate a little. I'm not real sure why the cushion is off of my chair.

On Friday night we grilled brats and hot dogs.

We went for a Ranger ride around our property.

The we cruised out to the farm

And Trey drove us to our most favorite undisclosed spot.

Saw Sr. 2020 written so we had to take a photo

When we made it back home we made s'mores

On Saturday, after Carl and Trey came back from mowing and Carlie got home from work, we hung out at the pool.

Makena Faith and her Pop.

After our swim we grilled burgers.

Caleb came out for a little while.

Toby is everyone's favorite dog!

On Sunday we went to church and we actually had lunch at our own home! Caleb had to work so it was just the five of us. We had our old stand-by, tacos.

Back to the pool we went!!

Carlie didn't want to get in the pool with us, so it was just the three of us.

After a swim I came back and took a nap. I never thought I'd be one of those people who needed a nap on Sunday afternoons! Guess that only means one thing: I'm old!!

I woke up 30 minutes before we had to be at church.

Afterwards me, my mom, and the girls went to get pizzas and you guessed it, went back out to the pool!

Pop, Makena Faith, and Nanny

Carlie Erin

Trey, Carl, and Tim were watching the new Sturches new puppy, Honey Rose.

And just like that the weekend was over. We had such a good time hanging out together!

Much Love,

Beth

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