The Most Laid Back 4th of July Ever!

I'm a few days late, but I honestly do not have much to say about this years 4th of July. We had big plans to head to the lake and let the kids play on a giant water slide while eating some amazing food with family and friends... but none of that happened. Instead, it rained ALL. DAY. It has rained for a week straight here and the 4th was no exception. I made a trip to Hobby Lobby with my mom and then went to the grocery store alone to get the ingredients for frito pies since there was no way to cook out. I did make a double chocolate Coca Cola cake for the first time and it was by far the best cake I have ever made. True Story. :) The rain let up just enough right after dark for us to go play in the drive way (the ground is a sopping mess) and watch some of the neighbors fireworks. We broke out the sparklers and took some pictures. 

The kids did not even wear their 4th of July attire because it was just a lazy, do nothing day... but they did put it on to head to my grandparents for another 4th of July cookout on Saturday. It rained SO hard the entire time so we just all sat under the awning and ate. I did not get any pictures of all the cute kiddos due to the rain and trying keep all of them contained. Maybe next year we will have some beautiful weather...

Pool Fun!

 Let's start by stating the obvious: If she keeps handling small things this way, we are in for it in a few years...

 We saw this pretty Ariel bathing suit on clearance and had to have it.

 Sitting with bubba...

This is what they did the entire day. I know hubs has to be worn out.

We have not been very busy this summer. I mean, we have had the usual with the kids but I am trying very hard to lay low and not spend a ton of cash. You know, since we are saving for Disney!! WAHOO!

Paisley is 11 months today as well. That will have to be posted tomorrow. I have to get her monthly photo. Off to do some laundry!

My Sweet Sailor Baby- Ten Month Photo Shoot

 We finally got around to doing some more pictures of baby girl. I am determined to take them myself and save some money. Sadly, it is not in our budget to pay a photographer to come and do them anytime in the near future. These are only a few. We had an outfit change. I will post those next, maybe on Monday. Enjoy!

This Is Why He Is The Best Daddy Ever...

Buffett 2012- Happy Birthday Daddy!

 Buffett 2012 was a blast! We go see Jimmy Buffett every year when he comes. I was raised on Buffett music (if you know my daddy you understand). We go and tailgate all day long. This is my sister and I shortly after pulling in that morning. We got there around 9 am. We were one of the first on line and it was awesome. By eleven the parking lot is full. Completely. If you have ever been to a concert, this is on a whole new level. Parrott heads are something else. A Buffett concert is not just a show, it is an entire experience.

 My sweet hubs sporting his FIN!

 Hubby had been wanting his own corn toss game for a while now. He made this one himself and I painted it for him. We wore it out. Literally, some of the bags are busted (okay, so maybe whoever sewed them sucked...).

 My dad is the biggest Buffett fan I know. He was so happy that the concert actually fell on his birthday this year. What a coincidence!

 We had to make a sign so that everyone knew what day it was. Most people stopped and asked which one he was so they could speak. I think he had a great day!

 My husband and my brother in law playing their hearts out!

 Some of our set up. We had three tents, about six vehicles, and enough food to feed an army.

 We had to walk around. I didn't get that many pictures but here are a few:

 The guys had a jam session!

 Our friends Brittnee made these amazing cupcakes and a cake for my daddy's birthday. They were amazing. She is very talented!

 Right before the show, my dad got to have his guitar signed by some of the Coral Reefer Band.

He doesn't know it, but I am having this one framed for Fathers Day. He will love it.

Can't wait until next year!