4th Of July 2009

Ricky and Mike right before the snake swam between them.

About to go out on the Jetski.

Hana and daddy about to go out on the Jet ski.

Ricky after his ride on the Jet Ski - I do have to admit it was choppy out there.

Ricky right before his first time on a jet ski.

Angie me and Liz enjoying the day at the lake.

Daddy and Hana enjoying the water and sun.

Ricky jumping off the dock!!!!!!!

Me and Ricky


We had a great 4th of July this year. It was very relaxed and included everything I love and mean the world to me - family, friends, food and water.
Angie and Kevin invited us to their get together on Lake Conroe. It was a beautiful house right on the lake.
The kids had an amazing time swimming, especially lil Ricky. He surprised us all and was jumping off the dock.
We were able to ride jet skies. The kids had to go out one by one bc there was only one small life vest. They were so excited going out with dad but on the way back they were a little shook up.
The lake was choppy and big Ricky loved hitting air on the waves. For me who sat in the back it was a little scary, hitting waves at a high speed. It was a blast though.
Thanks to Angie, I did get a new fruit recipe. It is extremely yummy.

Variety of fresh fruit i.e. grapes, pineapple, strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup sweet rum i.e. Parrot Bay

Cut the fruit up into bite size pieces and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the sugar and water. Make sure the sugar dissolves, microwave if necessary. Add the rum. Add the fruit to the rum.
Let sit for a couple of hours.

Oh, ya lets not forget about the snake that swam right in between Mike and Ricky at night. Lets just say they got out pretty fast.
The evening ended with a beautiful fireworks show.