Happy 4th of July!

We didn't really take a vacation this summer, well with the exception of the girls and I getting out of town next weekend. So on the 4th we went up early to the lake for a couple of days and had a nice "staycation" as my husband so calls it. We did get our first chance to take the girls to Magic Springs though and Addie Blaire loved it, well Brit did to but probably won't remember it! We got there right when it opened so we had the rides to ourselves at first. We tried them all out and that Addie wasn't scared a bit, if it hadn't been for the height requirements on some of them she would have tried them all.


Kinda like the teacups, I guess, funny how getting old changes things thought because I wasn't right the rest of the day after all that spinning.

Daddy and both the girls got to ride this one.

Addie Blaire is on the far right there.
It was a tad bit hot that day, nothing like the 115 today but hot all the same.

Addie Blaire and I tried out the log ride first since Mitch had to stay behind with Brit. We had the best time and she loved it so much that she wanted to do it with daddy. Well they headed out as Brit and I watched, but for some reason some amount of time had pasted and I noticed no boats coming in. I got a little worried at that point, well the ride had broken down ( I know big surprise right) anyways next thing I see is these two being escorted by security off the ride (luckily they weren't at the top like some others) !! Poor Mitch that's some bad luck.

Addie Blaire and I on the water log thing. Boy I forgot how wet you get on this one.

After the rides we went over to the waterpark and had some fun. I was really impressed with that place I must say.

BTW, for those that know Mitch got injured at the park, this is the ride, just saying!!

We had dinner at the Arnold's one night and the girls had a lot of fun playing together, it is a shame we don't get Allie and Addie together more often.

This is Addie's favorite place on the boat, right up front. I added this picture to show how she is our precious little hood ornament. She stands up there and as you can tell by the picture sings and dances and just has the best time.
We are trying to get Brit used to the boat and she does pretty well for a little tike. She likes to take a little nap everyone once in a while.

Uncle B and Addie Blaire

Me and my sis!

We love to pull up in a cove and float so this was Britann's first try at it and she didn't hate it so that is a nice start. Big sis on the other hand wants to stop every few minutes.

This was a picture I caught of Addie Blaire and Zoe one afternoon. She had just gotten down on the floor and did this, so of course I had to run and get the camera. Poor Zoe, but man that is a pretty good impression of her!

Addie Blaire and her first "sparkler" experience.

Happy 4th of July little Brit, you made the first one a good one.

The whole fam, including ole Zoe.

We came back in time on the 4th to help out with our church's big firework display. Before the lights they always have some fun activities for the kids including a bike race and games. Addie Blaire is still getting used to her bike but with a little help from Dad she did just fine.

Britann and her cuz Julia, they kinda look a little alike I think.

Addie and Kennedy

The band we had this year did an excellent job. They sang some of my all time favorite contemporary Christian songs.

For the second year in a row Mitch was recruited to drive the train. After last year and his lack of use of brakes I didn't think they would be so brave to ask him. He decided this year though that the kabota (?) would be a little better ride for him than the 3 wheeler from last year. He stayed so busy he never stopped for 3 hours that night giving rides!!

The family in our Church shirts, it is great to have memories like this with our church. I am so proud of all those that do such a great job of planning this event every year not only for our Church but for the community as well. Hundreds of people come out every year and it always makes my heart smile to see so many lives that our Church is reaching.

Couldn't resist taking her picture watching the fireworks it just never gets old seeing how excited she gets!!

Brit even got her first show in and she really seemed to enjoy them and the sound didn't seem to bother her either. Now why she was still awake at the time I'm not really sure about.