4th of July

We have just returned from a wonderful weekend up at Smith Lake. We stayed for three nights and...well- let's just let the pictures do the talking because I am tired and have nothing to say.

This was the first time to a start of a new tradition...We took the newest generation (Hannah and her cousin Cullen) to Paul Bunyan Land. Justin grew up going here with his cousins and so it was a special day for him to pass this childhood tradition onto his daughter...After you enter, this GIANT Paul Bunyan greets the children by saying their name. He said, "Hello Hannah and Cullen!"...obviously the kids were thrilled:

This place is complete with rides, attractions, a candy store and a petting zoo. Hannah loved it and cannot wait to go back next year...

Well that about sums up our 4th. It was a hot, yet very fun time at Smith Lake. More pictures to come later, but for now- off to bed because we have a busy week getting ready for my brother's wedding next weekend!