4th of July like no other



 

Looking back I cant seem to remember a fourth that has been rainy all day. A few that has been bright and sunny all day and a light shower in he afternoon. We woke up to a flood and it slacked up some but didn't completely stop. Each year the kids love to make this Betty Crocker Firework Cake.

we didn't take a picture so I got this one off Pinterest

 

 

The rain didn't stop the kidos from swimming.
Catching raindrops on their tongues was way cooler than sunshine for these two

 

The Farmer grilled up hamburgers, sausages and bacon wrapped crème cheese jalapeno peppers.

I made corn dip and picked up crab dip.

Even though the rain put a damper on our plans at least there was something good on TV.

I stayed snuggled up to the farmer and watched all 4 parts of Lonesome Dove, a favorite of mine.

 

I guess I couldn't complain I have been aching for a lazy day and the Lord answered my prayers. 

 

Please remember to pray for our farmers, who this year has had some intense rain and have damaged out their crops.

4th of July in Pictures

Every year the kids look forward to making Fireworks Cake which you can find pics on my IG.

This year I decided to change it up some and turn them into cupcakes.

The little kids were such a big help and loved making them.

I hope they continue to love cooking and being in the kitchen as much as I do.

This is where most of our memories are made.

 

Maci poured the batter but said she was way to Ratchet to take a picture

The joys of an almost teenager

 

Then we all took turns topping them.

Once they were finished Rhett was taking them out to the car and he dropped the whole cupcake carrier. They were all a mess but still tasted good.

 

After we ate a BBQ feast we than turned on some jams

 

did a lot of swimming

 

and more silliness and swimming

 

 even more

 

with some categories and pool baseball using the noodle

 

then once it was dark we did some fireworks and just enjoyed the whole day

 

Playing with my Camera in Manual mode for the fireworks and sparklers