July 4th fun!

We celebrated Independence Day with family and friends at my parent's house. We had grand plans to spend the afternoon on the lake. We went out for about 45 minutes and then the storm clouds rolled in. We all huddled on the boat and waited to see if it would pass...were we ever wrong! That rain began to pour down. Have you ever felt rain come down as a boat is moving? It's like little stinging pellets! OUCH! We made it back finally (soaked of course) but then began our afternoon of great food and fellowship!

Our fun decor!

Aunt Michele's brother Kevin and his wife Jess and kids were in town visiting. We had so much fun with the girls!


My sweet Mikhayla


Yummy red velvet cupcakes!


The Cook men (and 1 Lindstedt)


Everyone was drying off and enjoying being together!


Sarah sporting her red, white and blue!


Lil' Miss Liv was very into taking selfies!


Silly faces


The Captain and Master griller was tired! Thanks, Dad!


The food was yummy!


Wouldn't be right if I didn't share a pic of these cuties!
Our niece, Ella!


And our niece Addy and nephew Aidan! Wish we could have spent the holiday with the three of you too!