July 3rd with friends

Some friends of ours live in a real log cabin, in the boonies down a 1 lane dirt road. It's completely gorgeous out there. Their house overlooks a pond with a wonderful view of the hills. They even have horses and chickens. Very authentic country folk!

They invited us over for an afternoon of eating and shooting before heading to a nearby town for a carnival and fireworks.

The men-folk headed to the woods and shot different kinds of guns. Hank and Shane both got a turn -with a lot of help from Daddy. Shane was so proud of himself!

Then we pulled out the boys' bow and arrow and target
And posed with silly faces while waiting our turn

Then we had a balloon sword fight at the carnival

Next we hopped on the train ride for a quick spin around the park

Then we watched the fireworks

We had a great time and the kids were sacked out almost as soon as they got in the car to head home.