THE COLLINS FAMILY: 4th of July

As of a couple of weeks ago, we weren't sure we were going to be able to make it to the lake this year for the 4th of July. As most of you know by now, my mom and Anthony were both in the hospital at the same time (for totally seperate and unrelated issues). It was a crazy and scary time for the Collins and Yarbrough family, and we are glad to have it behind us! We made a last minute decision the week of July 4th that both of them were well enough to make it up to the lake to celebrate! It ended up being a WONDERFUL weekend and I am so glad we went! I think we all needed a fun and relaxing weekend!

We managed to keep Parker awake for the fireworks, which was a task all together. His normal bedtime is 7:30, pretty much on the dot. Well, the fireworks didn't even start until 9. He was asking to go night night before we left, but once we got him out on the boat he was a happy boy and didn't seem to mind that it was past his bedtime. He enjoyed the fireworks for about the 1st 10 minutes, ooh-ing and ahh-ing, and clapping and screaming "Yeah!" After about 10 minutes he decided it would be more fun to walk around the boat and do other things, totally ignoring the fireworks! All in all, he did such a good job for staying up until 10:00 at night!!! Parker loves playing in the Oasis Island (see pics below) b/c it is perfect for him to splash around in. He also still LOVES riding on the boat and helping PawPaw drive. We are so glad he loves being at the lakehouse as much as we all do!

Enjoy the pics below!!!

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!!