More lake fun!

We are so glad that our friends from Kansas City have come down to the lake for a visit!  We enjoy spending time with them and I just love having our friends around!

The family is coming as well.  Chase, Meredith and Madelyn got here last night and Nick and Jake will be here sometime today.  It's gonna be a grand ol' time!

We are going to see the fireworks two nights in a row.  We will boat out and see the show.  It's a lot of fun.  This time last year, I was in NYC with family and friends.  The fireworks there were absolutely spectacular.  We had so much fun in the big city and I can't wait to go back. 

I'll be sure to take a lot of photos.

I went to the farmer's market today and got some kohlrabi, baby bok choy and radishes along with tomatoes.  We enjoyed the tomatoes today.  I'm planning on finding a good recipe for the rest of it.
I took some really good photos, but Brian has the camera, so you will have to wait to see them!
It looks so pretty! 

Off to take the girls parasailing, hoping that it quits raining.  I'm thinking sunny thoughts!

Discussion:  what are your 4th of July traditions?

Good Friends, new foods

Last night I had my girlfriends over.  Some of us have been friends since grade school, others since junior high.  I love that we have stayed connected over the years and still love hanging out together.  Good food was had, some swimming and lots of talking and laughing!  Doesn't get much better than that!

We had a lot of fun as we usually do!

Friday Challenge:

With the warmer weather, I love to go to the farmer's market to see what is available.  So I am going to challenge you to get out to your local farmer's market and pick up some local produce.  Support your local farmers and try a new fruit or vegetable.  It might be bok choy, asparagus, okra.   Something you haven't eaten before, ask them how to prepare it, they will give you some ideas.  Be adventurous!  An even better idea is to get together with your friends and try some new foods! Be sure to leave me a comment with what you tried and if you liked it!  If you need some recipe suggestions, let me know.  I'll post a photo of what I choose and fix!