The 4th...Fun, Friends, Family and Fireworks

In 2006, so 9 years ago, our 4th of July tradition began.  

The twins were born, but other than that no babies were in the mix.

Fast forward to this year, 2015, 

a lot is still the same.

Our friendship continues to be so special.

Each of these girls were bridesmaids in my wedding.

Some things are the same,

but a BIG change since 2006 is...

we have MULTIPLIED! 

A total of 15 kids now call us Mom.

It melts our hearts when we see our kids 

bonding with each others kids.

We pray our kiddos will have Godly, dear friendships forever,

just as we have been blessed with.

The Fourth of July never disappoints. 

It is just wonderful, family fun!

Jed and Austin 

 My cousin Luke and his adorable family

 My brother and his wonderful family

 One of the silliest boys I know.  :)

 Auntie Blair with her favorite niece and nephews

 Our family of 5!

 Dad's club

 See...I told you he is super silly.  

I said give me a pose and this is what I get. HA!

 Jesse and Jed

 Blake and Austin

 Dinner time!

 Cousin time!

 My favorite three fireworks.  :)

Our favorite 4th of July crew...

Happy 30th Lauren!

Last weekend we got to enjoy the evening with some new friends.  

We met these friends about a year ago when Aubrey Rose came home from Awana's, 

asking us if we "knew who Drew was going to marry."  

I, at that time, had no clue who "Drew" even was, 

let alone who he was going to marry.  

Aubrey proceeded to tell Blake and I, 

"He is going to marry me!"  

Oh really???!!!  

We are not okay with her already talking about marriage.  

She is only 5!!  

However, then we met Drew's parents.

They are wonderful!  We hit it off right away.

Here is Drew and Aubrey Rose.

Well, Drew's mommy turned 30 and her husband and her sister 

threw her the most adorable party.

 It was a black and white cocktail attire party.

 Here are the ladies who were at the party.  

We didn't get a picture of the guys!

Lauren has three sisters.

Here is Lauren (sitting next to me) and two of her sisters.

I would definitely love to be an adopted sister in this family.

These girls were so fun.

Or maybe even better we could have an arranged marriage for our kids.  HA!!

Halloween's of the past...

I thought we should take a little look back at the fun 

we have had on some of the Halloween of our pasts.

Let's go back to some of Blake and my pictures in our younger years.

You know you love it.  :)

Aubrey Rose's first Halloween...

2011...our Little Mermaid and Flounder

Last year...2012

Rapunzel and her buddy Pascal

2012

We have had some fun family costumes as well....

2009

2010

2011

And last but not least, 

my entertaining husband...

I am so very proud to be his wife.  :)

I love him!!