Dear Mom: (Mom to see the pictures better click on them, oh by the way Shalee is a petite little thing. I look so tall next to her. ha)

Today was the perfect weather day, it was not to hot and not to cold. The boys along with Paul, Shalee’s husband, all went fishing today.

As luck would have it Paul caught the biggest fish of the day. We were all excited for him since it was his first time out.

As luck would have it also, my middle son caught something also…his thumb. Grandpa and Paul had to do some quick “surgery” on the boat because he caught the hook on his thumb pretty good. What is amazing is that Grandpa had a “kit” that was made to get the hook out. The “kit” worked like a charm. Grandpa yanked and the hook came out. It bleed pretty good but when you look at his thumb tonight, my bug bites are bigger than his injury. It really was amazing. I am so glad that happened with them and not me, I would have been passed out.

While the boys were out catching fish, Shalee and I went canoeing. Despite my sister in laws comment of “Throw her in it Shalee!” Shalee was very nice and did not tip the canoe. There may have been some threat of not being allowed back if she thew me in, not sure.

It was so peaceful out on the lake and what a blessing to just sit out there and listen to the loons, watch the eagles, and enjoy God’s creation. After we came back from a canoe ride, we went into town with my mother in law. We had a nice lunch and waked around some of the stores in town. After getting some groceries we came back to relax until the boys came back.

Here are some pictures from 4th of July:

Meeting blog friends in real life is a blessing, but I have to admit I was nervous because Shalee was not only meeting me but my husband, all my kids and my in-laws all at once. I can not begin to tell you how awesome it was to find a friend who accepted me and my family for exactly who we are. Many times you will find a couple where the wives get along, but the husbands don’t have much in common (and visa versa). That seems to be more common than not. Well Paul and Shalee accepted us warts, grumpy attitudes, crazy teenage boys and all. I am blessed to now call her an in real life friend.

Paul and Shalee have to head back home tomorrow so tonight we said our goodbyes. Tomorrow hubby plans to take a some of the boys fishing again and I think I will prop my feet up and read a good book.

It was a good day, God has blessed me!!