Fun at Watkins Glen State Park

We headed out this past Thursday to go check out the State Park that is right down the road.  They have several hiking trails as well as an area you can walk so you can see around 15 different water falls.  Going to see the different water falls was on the agenda for the day however, we had our dog Cash with us and the trail was not a "dog friendly trail" so we went and checked out the rest of the State Park instead.  

They have a swimming pool that we cannot WAIT for it to open.  They also have camping, play ground and other hiking trails that are just as pretty.  

Here is where we spent most of our time.  The kiddos needed to run around and enjoy being outside for a few hours.  

There were a lot of giggles and laughs on these swings.  These kids have been in the car for two days straight plus we have been in the apartment getting things set up for James.  

Even Cash boy got to play a little. :0)

Watch out.... Crazy driver already!!

After this we went exploring in another town that we saw.  And this is what we found....

This is from the top of the water fall....

This was at the bottom of the mountain...

By far the prettiest water fall we have seen yet.  

Next, is a Christmas Tree farm which Troy thought was so cool.  These Christmas Tree's were everywhere so we had to stop and take a picture.  

There he is in the middle of all those Christmas Tree's. 

Welcome to Horseheads New York 2013

These are the first "real" pictures I have taken of the area we are staying at in New York.  It is VERY pretty here and we are enjoying getting out and seeing all there is to see here.  One thing I have noticed about this area is it is really green.  It has rained a lot while we have been here so that has also been a very big adjustment.  

This is Seneca Lake and its only about 15 minutes are so down the road from us.  The city of Watkins Glen is right next to it and is a very cute little town we fell in love with.  

These were taken just down the road at a very pretty river that runs down by the road for miles and miles.  You can fish from this river and their are Trout and other different kinds of fish as well.  

I love this girl.  

And these kiddos rock!

This water fall is the first water fall we had seen while being here.  Its right off the road and the kiddos thought this was so cool.  There is a State Park also, that has around 15 waterfalls we will visit this next week sometime.  

4th of July Foods

4th of July is one of my most favorite times of the year.  My family and I spend the holiday at the lake.  This year however, I will be missing the holiday at the lake because I am in New York for the summer.  

Finding something around here to do and food to eat is going to be just as fun..... hopefully.  

Here are some of my favorite foods for the 4th of July.  

Baby Back Ribs:

5 Layer Dip:

Grilled Hamburger:

Bacon Wrapped Potatoes:

(These are my favorites thanks to Beth!)

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans:

Grilled Corn:

Lemonade:

One helpful hint about Lemonade in the summer time is to freeze ice cubs out of lemonade and then put it in the lemonade to keep it cool instead of ice cubes!  Then your lemonade does not taste watered down.  

Summer Time Beauty's 2013

I just LOVE Summer.  I love the colors and the smells and the clouds.  In Texas it tends to be so hot in the summer months so getting those great photographs before the heat kicks in is important.  

Check these out:

Candi Howard Family 2013

Marlee Packs Wedding 2013

This family was one of the sweetest families I have had the privilege of being a part of their day.  It was a very small wedding, but I very meaningful and loving event.