The Fourth

Happy 4th of July everyone! A big thank you to those who have in the past or currently serve our country. We can't thank you enough for protecting our freedom! I pray that God continues to bless our wonderful country, we really have it good here! 

Here's a few yummy pinterest recipes that I'm going to try today!

    

Love the kabobs! No Bananas though- sub marshmellows. Tomato pie is always a favorite too!

We celebrated a little early yesterday by going to Symphony at the Park. Of course, the forecast was calling for rain the whole time but thankfully it only rained for about 10 minutes! We all ran over to Whole Foods to pick out our picnic dinner. I had the chicken salad on a pretzel croissant. So yummy!! The symphony was wonderful. They played patriotic medleys, odes to the 50's and even a Michael Jackson medley! It was so fun. 

It's also the anniversary of my blog- I can't believe I've been blogging for 3 years! While I haven't been the most consistent blogger, it's been fun to keep track of memories and moments in our lives. 

Thanks for reading and joining us on our journey of life! 

A Fabulous Fourth!

  Wasn't it wonderful to have the Fourth of July on a Friday this year? I wish it could be that way every year! My parents invited a few friends from church to celebrate the day with us. We enjoyed the afternoon by boating and enjoying the water- which is the same temp as bath water! A few went tubing. Josh and I aren't the most fond of tubing but we enjoy watching everyone else get thrown off the tube! Ha!


Love this boy even when he's a grump! Can you tell I was imitating him in the picture on the right?!?

  
Some of the ladies of the lake. (l-r: Julie, Leah, Mikhayla, myself and Danielle)



     


Everyone was smiling before the tubing began...ha! Pretty sure there were some SORE muscles the next day! Rick is a fast driver!

The fun on the lake was followed by food and fellowship at my parents. Tried and true American goodness! BBQ ribs and chicken, some potato salad, fruit and veggies! Oh-and a Coke! Yum!


We had a ton of sweet goodness to finish out our feast!


Happy Birthday, America!

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!