YEA for July 4th!! We were able to make it back to Texas just in time to celebrate Independence Day. We got to do ALL the traditional things--went to a little parade, went swimming and had a bbq, and then watched fireworks! It was FABULOUS! Sure do love this time of year!
Mckenzie with her 2 cousins, Jacob and Caleb, waiting with anticipation for the parade to start. At the Parade. I admit to being one of the few left that LOVE a good parade! Last year I dragged my family 45 minutes away to a parade that titled itself "The best in North Texas". ANd I will agree it was probably the longest--but not necessarily the best. So this year we decided to stick with the local small town parade and was GREAT.
Had to post one more of these 3! They have SO much fun together! There is always so much excitement when they see each other...And YES it can get a little CRAZY when they're together but its SO WORTH IT to see these smiles that are AS BIG AS LIFE!
These 2 had a great time jumping off the wall at a nearby swimming pool on the 4th. Nothing better than eating popsicles and watching fireworks! Really, life can't get much better can it?! It was such a FUN day!
I'm so far behind in the blogging world, its getting a little ridiculous. BUT I refuse to give up trying. :) Last month we were able to go to Utah for a couple weeks and spend time with some family and old friends. We always really LOVE Utah in the summer. My brother Steve and his little family were there from California at the same time which made it EVEN BETTER. Beware....there are lots of pictures...but its really the best way to recap the trip.
We were able to go boating out on the beautiful Utah Lake with my sister Lindsey and our friends Eric and Amber and their family. It was TONS of fun! I gave it my best shot at my first time wake boarding and I'll admit I was pretty bad at it. But it was fun nonetheless. Even Mckenzie had a good time and jumped in the water as often as we would let her...which was great because then she was all tuckered out for the last half of the day.
We really did see TONS of old friends, and some family and cousins we don't get to see nearly enough. However I regret to say, I was a horrible picture taker on this trip and only got a few pics..but here they are. Our friends Dallas and Abi and their BRAND NEW baby Miley. Doesn't Abi look AMAZING for having that baby just 5 days earlier?!
Kenz with her cousin Jesse. Two CUTE kids! Grandma and Grandpa Schaack and Mckenzie The 3 grand-daughters. There was lots of backyard fun at Grandma and Grandpa Schaacks! AND its always a treat to have Grandma Cook around!
More water fun! Kenzie LOVED this slide at the pool! She really probably went on it a good 50 times in a row! We couldn't pull her away.
We made the trip down to Bridal Veil Falls which was fun! Sad to say, but I don't I had ever actually been there. I have driven by countless time, but never as a destination. The only downer was I came totally unprepared without water shoes for Kenz. It was a little frustrating but as you can see...it didn't stop her from getting her feet wet. Thanks to her Aunt Alli, Lindsey, and grandma! And Mckenz got her first ride on a 4 wheeler just before the long drive back to Texas.. Thanks to Braxton and Kambree for sharing! I am SO BUMMED we didn't get pictures with these friends. Thanks again Sara and Tara for putting us up....it was SOO fun to see and catch up with both of you and your cute families again!
I love dance! The highlight of this girl's week is going to Aunt Lisa's to learn how to dance!
We had to run somewhere late one night right before bed, so we told Kenz to get her shoes and get ready..and this is how she looked when she was "ready". The funny thing is there are about 3 other stuffed animals behind these two bears.
She pretty much wears her sunglasses at all times.
