4th of July!

OK I know its a week late but hey get off my back! Well to start off by saying it was for sure one of the best fourth of July's in a very long time! We had our wonderful daughter spend it with us for the first time. We started by going down to Scofield very late Thursday night. It wasn't bad weather or anything it was a little over cast but still very nice up at the lake. Beth and I got up around eight with Lily and just hung out for a little bit. We then got stuff cleaned up and ready for everybody to show up so we can have a wicked family get away. As the day went on we met up with other friends and went down to the lake and did a little fishing and playing in the water on our new kayaks. After playing in the water we went back and got cleaned up and had some hot dogs for dinner it was sooo good roasting the hot dogs over the open flames of our fire. Brad, E. Jay and I went back down to the lake and made our attempt of catching a fish, and came back with nothing. We then went back to the cabin where we all sat around the fire joking around and making the best camp fire treats! Sm'ores. We all got a little tired and went and got ready for bed. The next morning we all got up and again Brad, E. Jay and I went back to the lake to have another go at it vs. the fish... We all again lost horribly. After this I met up with Beth and Gerri for some breakfast down at the Bowery. They had crappy pancakes while I had fresh tasty ones. At this point we head back to the cabin to get showered up and clean to get down to the parade. I must add this... The parade is nothing big. For the most part its just a bunch of people putting whatever they can that is cleaver together and having fun with it. It is and probably will always be the best parade ever in my book. After this we went to the little fair and walked around and got some food. I must say it cost way to much for what I got so I won't even go into details on it. I did get a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and a drink. After our good time at the fair we went back to the cabin to chill out and relax for a bit. After our chilling out and relaxing we all got ready and went to eat down at the Bowery for some good ole sloppy Joe's! As we eat we all played bingo. Beth and didn't win anything from that but we did win a candle smelly thing and a baby blanket from a raffle. Yeah I know we rock! We then went back to the cabin to chill out for a little bit longer when we made some home made ice-cream and watched the fireworks beam off the lake. Heather brought her own music for the fireworks which I don't think anybody could really hear, but it made for a nice touch. We all went to bed and had a rockin night of sleep. The next morning we all got up and just hung out for a little bit while. Just doing stuff that we haven't been able to really squeeze in. Beth and Gerri went out on the canoes. Then E. Jay and I took our turn going out on the canoes where we went out the island and back. It was quit the workout. Then we had Grandma Gerri watch the kids while E. Jay, Amber, Beth, and I went on a nice little four-wheeler ride. It was pretty fun just going out on a nice long ride. After this we all got ready and ended our nice fourth of July weekend!