July 1- July 7

   Monday July 1st we all packed up and cleaned the cabin and everyone headed home. Rachel went home with mom and dad so she could be in Stuart for the 4th of July and to spend her week with Mom. We drove the home with a stop for some food and that was it. Mike went out to check cows while the kids and I unloaded the car. We then watched some TV before heading to bed. Tuesday the kids and I just spent the day at home. I watered the garden and plants in the morning and worked on laundry. That afternoon I weedeated and mowed the yard. Mike played golf that night with Vince as a sub for league and the little two and I enjoyed playing outside and then a quick movie before bed.
   Wednesday we went to the library and then to the park to play. Elly and Cloe came over to play with Becca and Alec while I went to town to get my nails done. That evening Hampton's and Lisa and Dylan came out for a BBQ and to light off fireworks.

Hershey Park Fun

Fireworks with Friends

Such a beautiful Sunset

   Thursday July 4th we elected for a quiet day at home. No parades not hurrying around. The kids and I cleaned the camper while Mike went to town to round. I worked on some laundry and packing bags for the weekend. Thursday evening we went to Sarah Schaffer's parents house for a BBQ and more fireworks.

Rachel and Cousins in Stuart

Rachel and Ansley at the parade

Getting ready for the day

Home made shirts a 4th of July tradition

Dinner with Claire!

    Friday Mike had to go in for Surgery at 8am so we told him good-bye and packed up and headed to Stuart. Once we got to Stuart we unpacked and enjoyed sitting outside the camper on the lot watching the kids play. That night we went to the Rodeo and enjoyed watching Lane and Kelly both compete.

   Saturday we went to the cabin for Granny's beach party. The day started out chilly but the kids didn't mind and enjoyed another year of the beach party complete with roasting their own hot dog and s'mores. After we got done playing at the beach and cabin we headed back to town and got showered up for church and another night of the rodeo. Rachel was really itchy in church but we could not find a rash or any bites. She decided to stay at the camper and read instead of going to the rodeo.

Happy 4th of July

How lucky are we to not only get to see our cousin's but also to share them with our kids!

   Sunday we packed up the camper and headed home. Rachel woke up covered in bites that itched so bad. Poor girl was miserable by the time we got home she took a hot salt bath and just wanted to be left alone to watch TV. The night we had movie night and everyone was ready for bed.