4th of July FUN with WONDERFUL friends!

We headed to the cabin for a long 4th of July weekend with some dear friends- the Romes!

We had such a delightful time- it's almost a little scary how much our 2 families are alike and we have only been friends for 6 months!  Love that God brought our families together- they have truly been a big blessing!

 Sister loved the flower garden's at the Cresent Hotel in Eureka Springs

 On Thursday we rented a boat and had so much fun!  We spent the day riding the tube, enjoying the cool breeze of the water, and even taking a little nap :)

 So this is how you keep 4  kids entertained at a fancy Sunday brunch!

 Love spending time as a family of four!

 On Friday, we braved the 100+ degree heat and treated the kids to a day at Silver Dollar City.  To say we had fun would be an understatement-the kids had a BLAST! Keri and I liked the water rapid ride the best!!  Was a nice way to cool off at the end of the day.

 The sweet little girls were so patient since they couldn't ride all the rides with the big boys!  I love this picture-it pretty much sums up how much fun we had - so much they needed a break!

 Rippit Rippit

 Lydia did get to ride a few rides with us and she loved it!

 And Turner....well he was all grins! I think this boy is going to be a roller coaster maniac in a few years

 Nothing like a giant swing ride to kick of the day!

 Proud to wear her red, white, & blue

 These boys are the bestest of friends and even refer to one another as brothers often.  They will kick and hit one second and then the next second be loving on one another....typical brothers :) 

 In addition to spending a day on the lake and at Silver Dollar City, we went to the pool and the park

 and boy do they like to act silly together!

 Cheese!

Fireworks were also a highlight of the trip!  Especially sparklers- which we enjoyed 3 of the 4 nights!

Love making new memories with new friends!!!