Cousin Love

Did I mention that my sister is moving to Richmond?!?  Still a long drive from Marietta, but much closer than Houston!  She loaded up her kids and drove to Destin, Tallahassee, Jackson Lake, then onto their new home…all while pregnant, with two kids, and their dog.  We were so excited to have Caden and Chance at our lake house and lucky for us, my annual girls weekend in Destin was the same week as her stay in Tallahassee.  

The boys loved their newest cousin Ansley.

After I went on my girls trip to Destin, it was time for three nights at the lake.  The roller coaster is still a huge hit!

Chance's reaction in the background is priceless

Not so great of the girls, but little Caden is too funny! 

 Despite being two grades apart, these two are inseparable.

And this little guy, he is just a riot.

Later that week, Jake and Cade came to visit….how is this the only picture?!?

We were so sad to see them leave but will definitely be making the drive up to Richmond SOON!

4th of July at Jackson Lake

We spent 4th of July at the lake house, finally slowing down a bit since all of the craziness of June.  Summer was halfway over and after swim team and our big trip to Florida, we needed the break.

Little Annie continues to grow like crazy..

And the girls continue to roughhouse with her…too much if you ask me.

Covering her hiney…too funny

Despite these pictures, we really did luck out with Annie and they are all the best of friends.

After a couple of days, we started to prepare for the arrival of the Demartinis, the girls took their decorating job VERY seriously.

Once the Demartini clan arrived, Stacey took over as photographer….THANK GOD!  SO all of the pictures you see from here on are from her.

First stop was Goat Island.  We have gotten a bit braver over the years and now let the kids get off the boat to feed them.  Probably not one of our best parenting decisions.

Then it was time for some fun in the backyard.  This succession of pictures is one of my favorites!

It truly was a weekend of good old fashioned fun.  

The hit of the weekend had to be "Big Mable." We had some technical issues and it kept on getting pulled under the water but it made for some pretty funny pictures.

Maysie took the opportunity to grab a nap.

But woke up the minute we told her it was her turn.

The kids were so excited to get their hands on the fireworks.  Nothing says safety first like lighting explosives with a tiki torch.

The best 4th of the July to date!