DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!

HAPPY 4th OF JULY BABY!!!
OK... I am not TO far behind:)
Abbey got a pack of earings from Claires. She decided we all should wear a pair. Mine were white stars, Ab's red and Em's blue. I love dressing our family for the holidays and I love matching my girls. It's seems strange that they are old enough for accessories. I enjoy them so much.

Here is our 4th of July family photo. The troyers had us over for a b-b-q. You know me, My favorite family event. Parties w/ good food & good friends, plus I love the summer.

In case you were wondering (and I know you were) this is my version of a homemade ice cream cake. I will have to post the recipe. Our friends actually thought I had bought it at Dairy Queen. I really get into the holidays, projects, cooking and so on. I colored the cool whip which wasn't an easy process. So fun!

Here are some of our best friends. Paul 7, Michael 5, Emme 4, Abbey 6, & Kaitlyn 6. (they also have Zack 1)They have been friends since utero :)
Here is Cam on the neighbors swingset. The Troyers actually know them from living in the neighborhood previously. I am not sure why she is pantless:)
The first time we showed our house to friends. We are thankful for the Troyers. I love and appreciate them. Not to sound all mushy but they have been there for us during some difficult times as well as us for them. Ang~ was my first girlfriend in Ohio. She had recently (as in 1-2 months) become a believer. In her attempt to leave her old lifestyle behind she asked me to be her maid of honor. Wow- hard to believe it's been 9 years since then. Love you guys:)