4th of July Advetures

Every Fourth of July we head to Cascade to celebrate and enjoy this beautiful country.  This year we met GG, Papa and Muma for a wonderful weekend of fishing, hiking, eating and some serious game playing!! 

Then we finished up the weekend with tri-tip at Diana & Jared's, swimming at Asumendi's, and banana splits and fireworks at Wela's house.  Phew!!  Then the next day we slept in . . . .

This family picture was taken in Cascade on our hike.  Notice all the walking sticks.

yummmm . . .
Matt & Papa the best teriyaki chicken ever!  They were a 10 out of 10!!!

This pretty lady is my Wela (grandmother) and joined us in the partying. 

We got to enjoy Doug's fishing boat over the weekend. 

How many Larzeliers can you fit on a cot? 

Blessings Continued ~

Education
I am so thankful that we can broaden our minds, yet I always try to remember this:  Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.  ~ Oscar Wilde

Cousins
These two can really brawl, but they can really love too. 



Hard Work
Learn early to love work and it's fruit, and life will be easier.  I think this boy has found that love and will forever have a hammer in his hand.



I Want You!!
Music to my ears  :-) 

Pets
Oh boy!  Someday when this fury friend goes to the Great Dog Park in the Sky, this household will be devastated.  Delilah is the loyal doggy who waits by the bathroom door for the kids potty trips in the middle of the night.  Can you say dedicated?  I don't even do that.  :-)

Boys and Their Mamas
Do I even need to say anything?  I mean mamas of boys all over are just nodding their heads with a special smile for the wild, rough-and-tumble little boy who secretly needs kisses and hugs from his mama. 

Homemade Gifts
Belisia is so good about giving gifts from her heart.  She spends many hours on homemade gifts for her family and anyone special to her.  When in doubt of what to give, spend your time not your money. 



Daddies and Daughters
Or should I say "Disneyland Dad".  Dear old dad is the one who wrestles, practices whatever sport, teaches my little girls how to fight (grrr), organizes tricks to play on mom, etc, etc.  This crew has been very blessed with a daddy who only means business every once in a while.