A pAinTed Old BaRn: August 2009

Our trip to Dale Hollow this year was amazing. We had such a great time together by ourselves the first few days. It is so peaceful and beautiful on that lake. Then our friends Jordan, Brian, Josh and Justin came down to join us on Wednesday night. My sister, Heather, and Eric's brother, Nick, came down Thursday night to join in the good time and celebrate July 4th. Good times! For all of you out there who have heard the oh so fantastic song "I'm on a boat!"......Well, let me just say, it was played a few times while drinking the days away in a cove. In fact, we quoted it quite often at all times during the trip. LOL

Eric and I have really found a love for being on the water on our boat. I was a little worried about spending an entire week boating everyday....but, I loved it. I wish Dale Hollow was a little closer so we could go more often. The lakes around here just don't compare. We hope to plan a trip like this every year now. And we are hoping to get down there at least one more time this year!

Here is Eric trying out the rope swing in a cove that we found. He had a lot of fun with this. I, on the otherhand, did not attempt it. Chicken, I know.

What a life.... just floatin' in a cove.

Eric wakeboarding. He got much better on this trip! Again, not attempted by me! However, I did attempt to get up on skis one day when I had a little liquid courage in me! It didn't really go too well! LOL

So, THE reason we chose 4th of July week to go on our boating trip, was to see fireworks on the water. Duh. And right before we are getting ready to head out on the boat to go see them, we hear a storm front is moving in. Check the radar, talk about it, talk about it, talk about it...and finally I decided..."Oh WELL! I came here to see fireworks! Lets just do it!" So, we loaded up the boat and left. Somehow, the dark scary clouds whick looked like impending doom, stayed far enough away for us to see some fireworks. The wind picked up, and it got a little rough on the water, hence the blurry firework pic. But, hey, I got to see my fireworks on the water. It started to POUR as we pulled into the marina. Nice driving Eric!

So, I haven't posted in awhile. But, I have excuses! We have had such a busy and fun summer!! Parties and two vacations in a month...whew....what a life. Now, we are back to reality. I will do my best to get some things posted here over the next few days!

First and foremost...Madison turned 6! Its hard to believe she is getting so big. We have sooooooooo enjoyed having her a lot this summer. She is getting ready to go back to school and start FIRST GRADE next Wednesday! Woo Hoo! Here are some pics of her birthday party! :)

The cute little cake I made! (With help from Jordy:) )