Holiday weekend

We have had a great holiday weekend. It all started on thursday evening when we had dinner with friends (Mandy and Michael, Stacey and Blaine and all of our kiddos). Stacey and Blaine came from Indianapolis and we all met up at Mandy and Michaels house. I would share some pictures but...I forgot my camera. Anyway, we had an awesome time visiting and playing with the kids and we ended our evening with a trip to Plainwell for Ice cream. (I just watched)

Friday we headed back to Richland for the 4th of july parade and then we went to a Party given by our friends Shawn and Kristin... once again I would love to share pictures but I forgot my camera. The kids had a blast playing and swimming and Chris and I also had a fun afternoon with all of our friends.

On friday evening Grammy had Ben and Sydney come to her house for a sleep over. Since we were kid-less, Chris and I went on a little last minute date. We went out to dinner (and were able to eat outside!) and then we went and visited some friends. We skipped out on the fireworks mostly because we are getting old and tired.

Sat the kids and I headed to Eagle lake with my mom for a day at the beach. You will never guess but...thats right, no pictures because I once again forgot my camera. (not sure what is wrong with my memory lately) We stayed at the beach for about 4 hours. We were so tired after that but there is still more. When we got home our good friend Aunt Shell called and invited us over for an old 4th of july tradition of swimming and fireworks with the Thayer/ Barry-Lambert family! We stayed until 10:30 (we never do that with the kids!!) and once again had such a great time.

Sunday morning we were up bright and early (Like we could ever sleep in around here) and headed to church. Ben and Sydney wanted so badly to do something fun again so I agreed to head back to Eagle lake for the evening. We called our friends Michelle, Jerry, Noah and Lindsey and asked them to join us. The kids were able to catch 20+ minnows with their nets and the were on the go non stop. This time I remembered the camera!!!!

This is Ben, Noah and Lindsey (Syd was too busy swimming to come in for the picture)

Here are all 4 of the children packing up to leave - Sydney decided to join us in this picture

I hate to have all of the fun end but I am back to work already. I have bids to type, bills to pay and menus to plan!

We have been so very blessed to have so many friends and family around us.

Thank you Jesus for the many blessings you have given me and my family!