Still in Love.....

Well, after SEVEN years of marriage I am happy to report that Dawson and I are still very much in love.

Here we are laughing together and having FUN!!!

Thanks Honey for seven wonderful years!!!
The Lord has taught me so much through you and our marriage. I appreciate your great patience and gentleness with me. The boys are blessed to have a wonderful Daddy who loves them so much. And I am blessed to have such an incredible husband and best friend. I look forward to the many years we have ahead of us.

Big Cedar Lodge

For our mini family vacation this year we decided to go to Big Cedar Lodge in Branson Missouri.

I just loved all of the beautiful flowers and landscaping we found all over the resort.
So of course I had to take lots of pictures of us with the flowers.

The boys enjoyed being in the great outdoors.

At check in they had a great lincoln log table for the kiddos to play at.

Joshua Stephen was so so proud of the log cabin he built.

Exploring the sights of our hotel.

More flower pictures with my precious boys.

We had such a sweet time.
Below you'll find more highlights from our fun trip.

Fishing and Swimming

While at Big Cedar Lodge we enjoyed all they had to offer.

Which means we did a little fishing.

Joshua Stephen decided he didn't like the fishing (waiting around) near as much as he did the catching.

Joshua Stephen having fun playing with the water.

We also had some fun at the pool.

Getting some lovin' from my littlest swimmer.

Enjoying the water with my favorite little guys.

Joshua Stephen's First Fish

During our stay at Big Cedar Lodge Joshua Stephen was able to take part in a fishing tournament for kids.

He caught his first fish!
YEAH!!!
Although Joshua Stephen had been fishing with his Daddy on several occasions, this is the first time he ever caught a fish himself.

Daddy was so proud.

The proud fishermen.

Joshua Stephen handing his fish over to Daddy for safe handling.

My boys fishing. What fun!!!

Watching Daddy- the Expert Fisherman.

What do you think is in that water?

Two boys having fun. What could be cuter?!?

Exploring

We had so much fun letting the boys explore the great outdoors. This is a beautiful little waterfall that was right outside the door of our hotel room.

Joshua Stephen getting his hands wet.

Daddy with his Boys. (Future Boy Scouts no doubt.)

Joshua Stephen showing Caleb all of the treasures he finds.

Just the right size waterfall for my boys.

Joshua Stephen is always taking care of Little Brother.

Caleb standing on his own.

Mommy enjoying the great outdoors with her boys.

Home of theThrowed Rolls

On our way to Branson, I just couldn't resist stopping at Lambert's Cafe for dinner (it is one of my favorite restaurants). What makes Lambert's so fun is that they come around and throw hot fresh rolls at you. All you have to do is put your hands in the air and within seconds you'll find yourself holding a delicious hot roll. They simply melt in your mouth. And if the rolls weren't enough they come around and offer you a ton of free side items to feast on. Things like fried okra, fried potatoes, and macaroni & tomatoes just to name a few. The food is ohhh so good and the atmosphere is so fun!

Here is Joshua Stephen poised and ready to receive his hot fresh roll.

So yummie! What a treat!!!

Sweet Sal

One of the highlights of our trip to Branson was that I got to see one of my favorite fun friends Salena. Salena is spending the summer in Branson on a Crusade summer project, and she was sweet enough to come and meet me at Big Cedar Lodge.

We got to have some fun girl time and catch up on life.

We got to be crazy and silly together. Here we are throwing some 'gang' signs at my favorite Hubby photographer.

I love you Sweet Sal! You are such a precious friend!!!