4th of July

We had a really fun 4th this year. My sister Kathy was still staying with us after our cruise along with her daughter Burgundi. In the morning me and Kathy got up and ran the HB 5k then we went home got ready and headed down to the parade (I hear the HB parade is the biggest this side of the Mississippi). Jake loved it and he definitely has his beauty queen wave down. After the parade we went swimming in a friends pool then that night we had a BBQ at another friends. After the BBQ we all headed down to the beach to watch the fireworks. As you can tell from the pictures below Caden really liked the fireworks but Jake didn't. Jake just sat between Matt's legs and covered his eyes....he did start to warm up at the end and started peeking through his fingers.

Parents 50th Anniversary

This year is my parents 50th wedding anniversary so to celebrate the whole family went on a cruise. We had such a fun time. It was a little crazy getting everyones schedule to match up but all 6 kids and there families were able to go. We spent most of our time relaxing on the boat, but had a few fun days in Mexico. The highlights of the trip was our nightly fancy dinner (I think we all love the chocolate melting cake), my brother-in-law Cameron getting 3rd place in the hairy chest contest, half my family getting hypnotized, and my parents participating in the newlywed game (a little too much info shared). I am so happy we were able to do this with everyone...I think it is something we will always cherish and remember. Here are a few pictures of the trip I need to get some more from my sister.

Me with my parents

Ashley (niece), me, and Susie (sister)

My sister Kathy and me

Dad and my brother Eric
Marylynn (sister-in-law), Lindsey(niece) & Randy (brother)