Fourth of July!!

We had a perfect 4th of July this year minus one thing.. or actually 5 things... the Black's!! It just wasn't the same without them. But we had a fabulous, relaxing weekend with family, great friends, great food, hot sun, cool water and cold drinks! The lake levels are down due to this terrible drought but we didn't let it stop us from having fun! We just went out a little deeper to float and the boys managed (barely) to get the jet ski in the water. Charlotte took her first jet ski ride and promptly fell asleep on it! She was worn out from swimming and the nice little ride just lulled her to sleep! Thanks to Nana for tons of delicious cooking, most importantly the homemade banana pudding! Mom and Dad work so hard to make sure everyone has a good time when we are there, I know they go home exhausted and not rested after our visit! We really appreciate it and LOVE our time at the lake!

Here's the setting... paradise!


Charlotte's precious friend Lofton came to visit us! We love getting together with our dear friends, the Mitchell's - especially now that we have these 2 little buddies!

They spent much of the day playing under the oak trees... rough life :)

Mmmmm... homemade banana puddin'!!!


And a little rinse off in the pool afterwards....

Char helping L out a little...

Uncle Vinny came prepared to party!

Game time!


Cash is sooooo good... Char spends lots of time riding him!

Pretty tough to get good pics at this age... I tried to sing her favorite songs to get her to smile and here's what I got! If you're happy and you know it, shout hurray!

Sweet baby

Ready for a jet ski ride!

Off they go!

Fish fry...mmmmmmmmm

Rest time

Float time!

Char and her buddies

Bean bags at sunset, she's got the lake figured out!

Little break

The fishermen

July 4th best


My little chubby cheeked sweetie

Where's Pops???

There he is!!