Mishmash of Summer Activities!

We have been making the most of this summer, doing all sorts of different things! Vince was able to make a quick weekend trip out to visit. Things have been so slow at work that I have had more time off than usual. I have spent a lot of time trying out new recipes and planning some day trips. :) Mike had to work on his birthday so we went out to a nice dinner that night. We got to spend the fourth hiking together and later joined some friends at a BBQ. And we went to Hot Springs on my birthday. There are a lot of pictures! Enjoy!

Havin' some beers on the patio. Check out our new citronella candles!

Found these great lamps for $27.50 (saw the exact same pair at another antique shop for $75!)

And turned them into candle stick holders!

Yay!

Yum! Homemade pretzels. One of my new recipes!

We finally used the fondue pot that we got for our wedding!
It only took us two years!

Yes. I did make a fort for the dog...

And she loved it.

Mike's birthday dinner!

Hiking at Petit Jean.

Ella had a blast. I think it was the best day of her life!

Waterfall!

Old house that burned down. The brick frame is still standing.

Wreath I made for the fourth.

Angel food cake, cool whip, strawberries, and blueberries. Yum!

Birthday dress!

Mini golf!

Had to match the dress....

Pirates in the trees!

Hahaha! Ducks.