So...I haven't posted in over a month...I get on the blogging ups and downs I suppose...but so much has been going on...which would make you think I would have topics to blog about, which is true, but I just haven't had/made the time...So, I'll go with some highlights...


I was promoted at work in July! I am extremely excited about my new position...
I met my dad for the first time in about 26 years...it went ok, but I don't think I will be blogging about this one...
I am on my second Invisalign tray...and I can see progress!
I got a new dog. I rescued him from the lake...His name is Harbor...
Lil' Man turned 5 last week...he's getting so big...he also caught his first fish this summer...

I'm probably leaving something out but that is the gist...I hope everyone has been doing well...since I haven't been blogging, I haven't been reading either...Hopefully, I'll get back on track soon!

This 4th of July I went with my family to small town America where Lil' Man lives...We got up early to stake out our spots for the town parade..

As did others...

Here are Lil' Miss & Lil' Man...


No small town parade is complete without some sort of vehicle with long horns attached to the front:
Lil' Man learned real quickly that if you wave...

candy is thrown at you...

I looked all over town for a sequined visor like this one...but no luck...I bet she made it herself...

just relaxin...
What parade doesn't have a Sonic hot dog??? I just wish he was throwing lime Cokes instead of kids meal toys...



But I settled for a lemonade...


I also saw a ton of 5 year olds driving large vehicles...


Look at how the horses are being festive with their hooves...

We were tired real quick...even though the parade was only an hour...


Family...fun...patriotism...such a great day!