Fish!

In 1997 I met an amazing guy.  But, he fished ALL the time!  He won me over with his Southern charm and sweet smile.  I fell in love with him and we married in 1999.  Over the years, things have changed.  He quit fishing to spend quality time with his adorable little girls.  He has turned into quite the family man.  I fall in love with him more every day.  I am happy to say however that the "fisherman" is back.  We now live in a tiny town, but the biggest lake in the state is minutes from our front door!  The man has been fishing every day for a week now.  I love that it relaxes him.  I love that he loves it.  And, I love when he comes home with supper!  My man is back!!!!  :)

Vacation Down South!

We are settling in back at home after our 10 day trip to Louisiana and Texas to visit my Hubby's family.  What a wonderful trip it was!  The girls were wonderful traveling for 4 days in the car.  They had to adjust to the heat and humidity in Louisiana though!  We had a very fun day riding on a friends boat.  He took us out on the Red River and the girls actually rode a tube with their Dad and had SO much fun!  After the fun times at G-ma Beth's and Grandad's house, we drove to Texas and visited with my Sister-in-law and her family.  The girls are STILL talking about playing with their cousins and want to go back right now!  It is an entirely different lifestyle in the South.  I love the food, love the accents and love the "big cities".  At least to visit.  I can't handle living in big cities anymore.  This gal has small town in her blood!  Thank you so much to my wonderful Mother and Father-in-law for letting our rambunxious family of 5 stay with you!  We are constantly on the go!  And thanks to my Sister-in-law for your hospitality!  We had such a WONDERFUL time and hope to visit again next Summer!  I even tried fish tacos and crawfish for the first time!  I LOVED the tacos.  The crawfish was okay.  Too much work and not enough food for me!  ;)  



Grandma Beth reading to A.





The girls at Grandma Beth's house.





Family pic in the sunroom.  My favorite room!!!



Two of our girls with one of their cousins.



My awesome Sister-in-law and myself.  We had so much fun!



    Now that we are home, the weather is going to get up to 109 for us tomorrow.  Can't believe we are getting that hot here!  I think we went South at just the right time.  It was hot, but not unbearably hot.  I must go and finish laundry and cleaning.  I will post the few pictures that we have compliments of my Mother-in-law.  I forgot my camera and am very thankful a few pictures were taken!  Happy Summer ya'll!!!!  ;)

Summer in full swing....

We got last week over with and now we can relax for a bit.  Last Tuesday thru Friday the girls had Vacation Bible School.   I helped out in the 3yr. old class so I could be with A.  It was crazy busy, but also fun!  The girls really loved it and they sang their little hearts out.  It was precious.  We hit the lake Saturday with friends and wore the kids out.  I came home with half the lake and a sunburn.  I MUST remember to put sunscreen on!  I always put it on the girls and neglect myself!  Tomorrow the summer reading program starts at our local library.  I hope the girls really dig into some good books.  I am going to post a few misc. pictures and hope you enjoy.  Happy heat wave everybody!

My Grandparents with my Dad.  1944.  I LOVE this picture.  My Grandpa is so handsome and my Grandma is a classic beauty!  My Dad is just adorable!



Summer in the Midwest.



E feeding baby birds.  We have many out here!

The hubby helping E feed the birds.

Rub-a-dub-dub, 3 cute girlies in the tub.