Weekend Recap: July Fourth Edition

We started our weekend off with some family time at the pool.

T was cooling off after spending the afternoon mowing.

Carlie and Caleb chilling on the steps.

Makena had a butterfly friend.

Carl was blowing bubbles!

My parents hung out with us too.

Pop and Makena were talking about 70's music.

Well, it looks like this is as close as I'm gonna get to the beach this year: the White River.

We took the boat out for a spin after dinner Friday evening. It was so peaceful!

We found a sand bar!

There were barely any last year, so you can imagine our excitement.

If you have followed along with us very long, you'll know that he is our clown. Always doing his best to make people laugh!

Everyone was getting festive!

We slept in on Saturday morning and then went over to my parents for a fish fry.

Carlie and Toby

Mr. Cool

Miss Sassy

Color changing cups are added fun

It was only my crew today.

We were out for about 45 minutes before the clouds came...then it rained all afternoon.

So we went home and took a nap 😊

And a photoshoot with my girls. Linda wasn't thrilled.

And we fixed some hot dogs, brats, and jalapeño poppers. They were delish!

My three nuggets.

Trey is finally taller than both of his big sisters.

I love him so much❤

My parents and grandparents came to watch fireworks at our house.

Obligatory sparkler picture

Happy Independence Day!!

Much Love,

Beth

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