I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!!

We had a blast!
Yesterday, I started my day out right with some festive oatmeal. Blueberries, strawberries, and peaches. The peaches were the closest thing I had to something white.

Hit the spot!
Yesterday afternoon, I did all kinds of prepping and cooking for the party that night at the Mann’s house.



I made Maddie and I Emily’s Lentil and Green Bean Salad. Always a winner!

I’m tellin ya… no one knows how to throw a party like the Mann’s! I want them in charge of all my parties!

There was some awesome food. Mike was the grill master and he grilled up hamburgers and hot dogs. Plus we had all kinds of salads, beans, green beans, chips, and a ton of fruit!

I was so hot that I was craving FRUIT! Look at the watermelon… aren’t the stars awesome??

Courtney brought baby Carly to the party! She was so adorable in her sweet red, white, and blue! She never fussed or cried. She may be the most content and happy baby I have ever seen!

Scenes from the party…




It was a wonderful night full of fireworks and fun! Luvy and I were drenched in sweat when we got in. We immediately jumped into the shower.
Today I’m just getting everything ready for my dad to visit!! He will be here tonight! :)
I’ve got that muffin recipe coming for you guys tomorrow!!
How was your 4th?? What did you do?
Do you like fireworks?
I want to dive in that watermelon. I am glad you had a wonderful day!
that looks like a great party! I love the watermelon stars. Can’t believe I didn’t have any watermelon yesterday! I did get to see fireworks though – after a great display I have nothing to complain about.
How fun!! Glad you had a great time
Nothing better than watermelon on a HOT day!
Looks like so much fun! We watched fireworks with friends on the 3rd, so it wasn’t too bad to get some serious packing done last night. Moving is no fun!!
Super cute get-together photos! I love that sort of stuff.
Fun! I really didn’t do anything exciting for the 4th haha. Everybody was out of town so that was a bummer. But I did spend time with my parents, which I always love to do
The watermelon stars are so cute! Sounds like a fun time!
everything looked great! glad you had a fun holiday! xoxo
looks like a great time and so much good food too! i’ve been LOVING watermelon and berries lately. can’t get enough!
Looks like you had a ton of fun! Everything looks awesome. Those watermelon stars are adorable. I didn’t do anything since I’m Canadian;)
ok that watermelon is awesome
That green bean salad looks great!