A Fun-filled Fourth

I am sooooo behind on posting.  This is one attempt at catching up!

We went back to Colorado last week with Flint's family.  Of course it was wonderful to escape the scorching weather that we are having in Arkansas, but it was so fun to be around family as well.  Cilla had four older cousins all catering to her every want!  And she loved every. single. second!!!

We arrived in Colorado just in time to celebrate the 4th of July.  We went to the parade in a little town called Frisco and it was so small town Leave it to Beaver and so cute!  Cilla's first parade was a success.

Attempting a family picture.  

 Cilla loved being carried everywhere by her cousin Caroline!

 Enjoying the parade, the view of the mountains and the weather!

 I told you it was cute!

This little two year old completely enjoyed herself.

 Flint, Cilla and Coke Coke (Flint and Cilla's Aunt)

Coke Coke has a house in the mountains.  We are so blessed to have a beautiful, fun place to go on vacation.  Thanks Coke Coke for letting us come out to visit you!  We loved our time with you and our time in Colorado!

Happy Birthday America!

Today we celebrate living in America and the freedom that comes with that!

We are so thankful to be Americans.  We are so thankful for the men, woman, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers and sisters who leave their loved ones behind to help defend our country and our freedom.  The sacrifices do not go unnoticed.  

In the spirit of the 4th of July, I thought I would share this oldie. This is Flint and his best friend, Peter when they were counselors at Kanakuk.  This pic was taken on July 4, 2000.

Happy Independence Day to all and Happy Birthday America!

If I were throwing a party......

If I won the lottery I think I would make a couple of big purchases, I would buy new shoes (probably too many pairs), and I would throw a party for every occasion.  I love throwing parties.  Deep down, I have always dreamed about planning other people's parties and weddings!  I am not nearly as talented and creative as many of my friends, but I sure do love to do borrow other ideas and run with them!

We will not be home on the Fourth of July.  But if we were, I would have my own barbecue with strawberry lemonade, sweet tea, family, friends, sparklers, Watermelon, horseshoes, red, white and blue....you get the idea.

Oh, how I love the Fourth of July!

Just thought I would share a few of the ideas I have seen.

Aren't the desserts so cute?!?!

You can even decorate your kids' table!!!