Happy 4th

We had a fun 4th of July. We went to Columbia to visit Philip's parents. We ate too much as usual and just had a really good visit. Philip and I were able to visit an old friend of ours, Mike Madaris, from our Hattiesburg days. He is a fine man who worked in our college ministry there. His family has meant so much to us over the years. He is leaving today to go to MD Anderson to start treatment for melanoma. Visit his blog to follow his journey ( a bend in the road, as he calls it) and please pray for him and his family. We went to Silver Creek and Monticello on the 4th and saw some kin folks and swam in Philip's cousin's pool. Then we went into the city of Monticello and watched some fireworks. It was alot of fun. Eli even made a new friend. He discovered that he has a 3rd cousin that is the same age as he. They had a blast together swimming and watching the fireworks. We are gearing up this week for camp on the 15th. We have lots to buy and do before they all leave. We have an orthodontist appointment and several meetings to throw in to the mix as well. It's a full week...

Cooking out at the Thurman's.

Swimming at Margaret's house.

Eli and Chazz

Watch a video of the fireworks. It's a little long but if you didn't get to see a fireworks show this year you may enjoy.