Monday, July 6, 2009

and just like that...

the weekend is over. boo. Bret and I had a great time with our family and friends this weekend celebrating the 4th of July out at Lake Cherokee. Of course I took too many pictures that I plan to share!

WARNING - I have a lot of pictures from this past weekend I plan on posting so if you are one of those people who do not like people like me who post a million and one pictures then you might as well x out of here now!

The lake house we were at had this statue of a Cherokee Indian that I thought was very pretty and very fitting :) Had to sneak a picture!

Welcome to the lake! I loved waking up and seeing this every morning!

We all got up and going pretty early this weekend... I believe I was up by 7am every morning ready for the water, food or a run each day! I just couldn't sleep when it was gorgeous outside!
Mr. Mathis and myself after a quick ride out of the sea-doos!
Dad and I were on the boat in no time!
Even baby Avery was around - she might have been sleeping but she still had fun!
Bret was the sea-doo champ this weekend. This was our first time at the lake together and I had no idea my hubs new know to ride a sea-doo like a pro! He was out doing tricks and completely amazing me!
No worries, my girlfriend Kateland and I had our fair share of sea-doo action as well!
Then it was time to take on the tubes! I have major burns on my elbows from these adventures but it was worth every minute!
Get it Bret!
Morgan, myself and Kateland hanging on for dear life! 4th of July weekend + crazy winds = CHOPPY WATER!
Morgan began to fall off but no worries, I saved her!


Mom and Dad decided to take a spin out on the tube as well...
Dad decided to perform tricks and was spinning around!
Kateland and Morgan trying to survive the rough waters!
We didn't sit down and do nothing for too long but when we did it felt nice!
Mr. Mathis and my brother Aaron relaxing outside
Baby A in her 4th of July Watermelon outfit - Very fitting!
The boys found a bb-gun around the house so us girls decided to have a go at it...
I have never shot a gun before but after a few tries I shot a cup! Yeah! East Texas roots were coming out!
Relaxing some with Baby A
Time for fireworks! I didn't get any shots of the big fireworks that were out on the lake but I enjoyed the little roman candles and sparklers we had!
At the top, the white streak is the moon, and then that is a roman candle shooting up - I really thought that picture was pretty neat.
Baby Avery was in the mood with her glow necklace!
The moon, the house, the lake and a roman candle! I love 4th of July!
Sparkler time!
Bret was a pro at the sparklers too!
Happy 4th of July from the whole clan! I hope you guys had a great weekend that was fun, relaxing and everything you wanted it to be!

4 comments:

Jen McCrady said...

that looks like a blast! i'm so sad this weekend is over... love the bikini!

Jon and Steph said...

Looks like you guys had such a great time! It makes me miss the lake looking at your pictures. We used to go all of the time and I probably haven't been in three or four years! It brought back memories.

Your pictures are great! What better way to share fun memories/times than through pictures! Keep posting as many as you want ;)

Lindsey said...

Wow!! Gorgeous pics, what a blast!!!

The Rest is Still Unwritten said...

Looks like you guys had a blast! I love all of your pictures!

Thanks for stopping by my blog...I actually have the Shred. I'm thinking about doing that in the morning and running in the evening.