lovin' the lake!

Grandma Laura and Loren were here to visit for two weeks and we were blessed to spend a week at the lake with them.  We played, splashed, landscaped, ate, and shopped...and loved every minute of it!

Miniature Golfing

The hole in one club...

We rented a boat and spent an entire day on the lake...so much fun!

Captain Loren

Looking for Paradise...

...Paradise found!

Like father, like son...

Aaaarrrr Matey!  
We had lunch at Captain Ron's...

So Sweet!

Dinner @ Dog Days...

We also spent time around the house and swimming at the pool...

"Hi"

Yesterday we were on our way to church.  We passed through town and were just talking about our day.  Once we got on the highway Scott got a phone call from one of his football players who just graduated.  

He called and said,  
"Coach, you didn't you say hi to me?!"   ...because we didn't see him and didn't wave when we passed him as we drove through town.  

LOL - I LOVE this about living back in the midwest.  

Everybody waves at EVERYBODY!  

It's an important form of communication that I absolutely LOVE!

Smith wedding

On Saturday we attended the wedding of one of the coaches Scott works with.  What a nice day and beautiful ceremony!  The wedding was in Lancaster, MO and the reception was in Bloomfield.  So after the wedding Mack stayed with Grandma and Grandpa while Scott and I had a date.  ;)  We had fun and enjoyed a nice evening together.

Mack sported "porcupine hair"  (lol)

Congratulations 

Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

4th of July

We REALLY enjoyed fireworks this year.  Usually we spend the 4th at the lake with Scott's mom.  This year we were home and loved it.  Scott has always loved fireworks.  Growing up in Nevada (in the desert) he was not able to use them...much.  Even when we go to the lake we cannot light them in city limits.

In Kahoka, MO there are not many restrictions on fireworks...much to Scott and Mack's enjoyment!  Scott couldn't believe that we could light them off in our street, driveway, and back yard.  Our neighbors and whole town were doing the same thing.  I have always been nervous around fireworks so I observed from the deck or through a window.

We barbecued with friends and enjoyed a fireworks display at the fairgrounds.

last T-Ball game

Mack's last T-Ball game was Wednesday.  What a fun season.  Mack had fun and learned a lot.  We can't wait until next season!

Happy Anniversary

Scott and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary on July 1.  We both agree that time flies while we are having fun!

@ the lake

We enjoyed a long weekend get-away at the lake last weekend.  Scott had time to go so we packed up and went.  We enjoyed relaxing and rejuvenating!

swimming at the pool

We went miniature golfing.  Mack almost had a melt down at the first hole.  His ever patient father explained the rules of the game and all was well for the remaining 17 holes.  Mack had a blast and did surprisingly well.  Scott and I tied -  we are just a little bit competitive.  :)

On our last evening we found a turtle.  This was a very thrilling experience.  We found him on the nature trail near the pool.  Mack was so excited!!

We carried him home and down to the lake.

The boys tried to put him in the lake...he kept coming back.  Mack stayed by his side and made sure he was ok.  Fun, Fun, Fun!