Happy Birthday Erica!

It is not everyday when you get custom made pancakes for breakfast. But you also don't turn 9 everyday either. Other birthday activities included a trip to the waterpark with family and friends and a beautiful cake from mom.

Weekend Escape

With the kids away at summer camp for a few days, Shelly and I decided to escape the valley heat ourselves and also head to the mountains. Our neighbors offered their "cabin" for us to enjoy, which was directly across the lake from the kids and just out of ear shot.

On Saturday, we attended the wedding of some friends, which was in a beautiful valley an hour north from our mountain hideaway.

On the way back from the wedding, we did some side road exploring and discovered this beautiful mountain lake.

A Birthday Celebration!

A group of pretty ladies wait for the parade to begin.












By far, our favorite float in the parade! Awarded the "Parent's Trophy"

After the parade, it was off to the club house for a great lunch and even better fellowship.




Nana and Poppy with the birthday boy!







No lit candle was safe at this party.






















Even Erica got in on the holiday/birthday action!













Enjoying her first July 4th celebration. Her other check says "Made in..."















A great birthday boy enjoying a great day!