4th of July in Missouri

A special thanks to Natalie and Frank (and Tug) for letting me visit them this past weekend! We were able to see one of the best fireworks shows of all time. It was so amazing!! I happen to think the Fourth of July is right up there with Christmas - easily my two favorite holidays. This year was particularly wonderful! I was able to share it with Natalie and her family. They are all such wonderful people (I just love that little Cooper!). My dear friend Ashley came to visit too! We all got to share something even more amazing than the fireworks show though... we were all present when many many souls came to know Jesus at the I Love America festival. Mmmm mmmm, is there anything better than knowing the Kingdom grew?? I think not!

Here is a picture of myself and my dearest friend, Natalie:

It was SO kind of her to allow me to come to the station and watch her tape live on Friday morning. Not only was it wonderful to see her, but I learned so much! That lady works HARD! Don't let her effortless beauty and style fool you - she may have been born for this job, but I promise you, she's professional! 

Now here's a picture of my favorite married couple:

Better people you have never met. When I arrived late Thursday Frank was kind enough to stay up and chat with me for a while. I have always said that I won't marry anyone who can't pass the Frank and Natalie test, and boy do I mean that! 

I got to see Natalie's sweet Momma too. I am so proud of her!! She has had to be very very brave lately and has taken it all very well. Spending time with Natalie's nieces and nephews was so special, they are just loads of fun.

All in all I would say it was an AMAZING weekend! To top it off - on my journey back to the South I stopped at an antique store...

Back Story: I've been wanting a coffee table but I wanted wood and glass. Apparently if a coffee table is wood, there is not glass, or if it has a glass top it is made of iron. I took matters into my own hands... I turned this window:

into this table....

Is it good? I hope everyone out there had an equally wonderful (and blessed!) holiday!