Mr. Independent

We went to eat last last at a Mexican restaurant down the street and this is what Lake wore: his baseball p.j's, which are way too small, his bass pro shop hat, and his camo rain boots! I really felt like white trash but this is what he wanted to wear and he was happy. I met Jeff there after he got off work and he couldn't believe I brought him out in that, I told him to try and stay at home all day and keep a 21 month old happy and he'll see why he looks the way he did!

Tennessee Fun

-fun in the Smokies with Mamaw and Papaw
-fishing with Uncle Wyatt
-yelling because he doesn't want any help!
-feeding the ducks at Roane County Park
-trying to learn how to share with Sailor
-driving the boat on Watts Bar
-Happy 4th of July!
-playing in the creek in the Smokies
-catching crawdads with Daddy
-enjoying the beautiful views of Tennessee

We had a great time in Tennessee. We loved spending the 4th of July on Watts Bar Lake! We kept ourselves busy the whole time. We went fishing with Uncle Wyatt, went to the Smokies and to Cherokee with Mamaw and Papaw, and had a cookout at Uncle David's and just hanging out with friends. I got to spend time with some of my friends that I haven't visited with in a while. Lake also got to visit with some of his Rockwood playmates; Sailor, Blake, Addison, Grant, Bella and Eli. It still feels like home every time I go back!

Rocky Top here we come!

We are heading to Tennessee in the morning. Lake is so excited to be on Watts Bar for the 4th of July! We'll be in town untill the 15th, so if anyone is around, we would love to visit with our friends.

Camping

- I love Smore's!
-Loving on Lauren
- Riding my 4-wheeler
-Playing in the dirt with Landon
- Trying to catch a fish

We went camping this week at Yogi Bear park with one of my friends and her two kids. It was so hot! Thank goodness for a air conditioned camper. They had a water park where we got to cool off a little bit. Lake also enjoyed fishing and petting the animals at the petting zoo. He loves being outdoors!

Summer Fun

We have had so much fun the last week and a half! We have been swimming, going to Chucke Cheese, taking gymnastics, going to story time at the library, and having play-dates with our friends. Lake likes to stay busy and so does mommy; the more we are out of the house the cleaner it stays. Tomorrow we are going camping at Yogi Bear Jellystone Park with just the mommy's and kids; Lake is so excited!

Dance Recital

Dad is so excited!
My dressing room (check out the horrible 1980's costume!)

After several months of classes, practices and rehearsals, the recital is over! This was definitely a lot more work than I ever thought it would be. At first, I thought I would just take some classes for exercise. Somehow I ended up performing at the "7th Annual Cultural Encounter honoring Puerto Rico". It was at the University of Houston's Cullen Performance Hall and all 1,500 seats were sold out! I danced in hip hop and belly dance. We all met at the studio at 9:45 in the morning (for a 7:30 show) and rode in these really nice buses for the 30 minute ride to the show. We had hair and make-up artists there to help us get ready and dressing rooms with people to help with our costumes. It was so much fun; I felt like a star for the day! No cameras were allowed during the show, so when I get a copy of the DVD I will post it online. Take a close look at the picture of me with my mom and dad, dad's face is priceless!

Mamaw and Papaw are here!

Mamaw and Papaw are here for the week to visit. Lake is so excited to see them. He's also excited that he gets to spend all summer with his mommy; no daycare!