4th of July fun!

Every year we head to the lake for the 4th! Its always a blast. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at the lake for the 4th. Our friends the Hartnesses came and my good friend Jennie J came as well! It was our cruise reunion. Unfortuantely Justin, Jennie's husband coudn't get off work, but it was still a blast seeing her considering she drove 11 hrs from Austin, Tx. She is so fun and always entertaining! I miss her so much and we wished they lived in NWA!

the boys

Jennie rockin it on the boat!

me, jennie, kara, & meg

The house was full of friends, family and neighbors. We had a great time and had lots of yummy food. We also went to watch a couple of firework shows on the lake which was also super fun.

Hope everyone else had a great 4th of July! Thanks to all those who serve our country and make daily sacrifices for us.

Happy Dads Day

Happy belated Fathers Day to all of our Dads!
I was able to see 2 out of our 3! I was at home again in Little Rock so I got to spend most of the day with my sweet dad on the lake!

First, I made him some breakfast brunch! The menu was: bacon, blackberries and yummy baked french toast!

best boat captain ever!

Thanks dad for being so great. I don't know where I would be without you. You are one amazing husband and father. Thanks for raising me in such a loving home. I promise to never take that for granted.

Marc went home to Northeast Arkansas to see his dad. His dad has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's so I think it was very special and important for him to be there with his dad. He was also able to help do some work on their farm, which I think was fun for him to get his hands dirty!

Their most favorite thing to do together is HUNT!!

We love you Nick! Stay strong and know that we are praying for you. You are such a wonderful dad and father-in-law.

This pic is from their hunting trip together this past November~

We were both able to see Bear, Marc's second dad! He helped raise Marc into the man he is today. He was the one to always take Marc things that he had forgotten such as his backpack, etc. Although, Marc still loses things, we both still love him! Ha! Bear and Brenda (Marc's mom) both live here in NWA at our old house. We are so thankful to have them close by. They mean so much to us, especially LOUIE! He loves them way better than Marc and I. They are the best dog grandparents ever. I can't imagine how spoiled our kids will be. Louie is smitten with Bear.

obviously!

We love you Dads!

Memorial Weekend 2010

After Megs graduation we headed to my favorite place ever... THE LAKE!!! Ahh I can't get enough of that place. I have grown up there most summers of my life and just love it. I have the greatest family and friend memories from there and could not be more thankful. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at the lake for memorial weekend.

And this one was no different...

Marc and I attempting to surf together!

I. heart. skiing.

and love spraying other boats (i knew them by the way)

just a tad out of breath

me and my beautiful momma

We all had a blast minus a few pop up showers here and there. We ate some great food too. One thing we had was breakfast casserole. I love making this for a house full of people.

If you have company or a holiday this is a great recipe. Marc's step mom gave me this several years ago and it it definitely one of my faves!

Ingredients:

8 eggs

6 slices of bread (cubed & enough to fill the bottom of the pan)

1 1/2 cups of milk

1lb of mild sausage (i like jimmy dean maple flavor)

dash of salt and pepper

1 C shredded cheddar cheese

-Brown sausage.

-Spray pan w/ Pam

-Place cubed bread to cover the bottom of a 9x13 dish

-Mix eggs and milk together.

-Place browned sausage over bread. Pour egg/milk mixture over sausage. Cover top with cheese.

Cover and store in fridge overnight.

Bake at 350 for 30-40min or until eggs aren't runny.

Hope you like it! Once you make it the first time its easy breezy the second time.

Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!