Saturday, July 12, 2008

It's Independence Day!!


Oh my {favoriteholiday has come and gone once again....





We started out the morning at the parade...with a little help from the young singles in the family, we were able to get a "nice" spot right out on the street.


Why I still want to do the parade every year is the question 
I start asking myself every year...at about this time.

Because it {usually} gets HOT!

But nice for us we have an easy enough solution...
connections!  We were invited to {enjoy} the parade from a cool store window and balcony.
Thanks connections!
tate~kaia~jman

After some time spent eating and playing in the park...the hot park...we headed off to the annual luau and fireworks show at the {Provo House.}
I was particularly {excited} to participate in something I hadn't done in Years
Slip-N-Slide.
yeah, it's still fun!
(tried to upload the video...obviously it didn't work.)

Josh and Marc graced us with some fire dancing entertainment 
once again.  We hope to see Josh soon on {Ellen} for
 her "coolest kid talents" show.

My sis and I in our festive dress.  "of course!"

Annual game of speed.



watching the {non-professional} fire-works show.

Here's the party watchin the {pro} fireworks show.

NEXT MORNING

we went to the Balloons!  {a lot less crowded the day after the 4th}
Here's Kaia trying to be brave
...and J.  He usually has that look on his face
who know what he is thinking.?








We ended the day at the arts and crafts fair.

a little wrestling...a lot of the time.
Kaia has a good technique.  Just {lay} on the opponent.



...then the sleep {finally} settles in!

THANKS AMERICA!
THANKS ALL THOSE WHO MADE US FREE!
THANKS ALL THOSE WHO FIGHT (at home and away) TO KEEP US FREE!
now if only gas was free....


8 comments:

Angela said...

Hey that looks like so much fun! I found your blog through some other ward members. I'm glad you had an awesome 4th!

Carrie Ross said...

What a fun 4th you guys had! Your post is so cute! Kiss those cute kids for me!

Lance and Becky said...

What a fun time! Love the pictures, and your kids are so beautiful! You look so fabulous by the way...it's running huh...does it everytime :)

Tiff said...

Looks like a fun couple of days. I love the 4th of July. I think its my favorite holiday too.

tEaGaN said...

Let me just state that your kids are the cutest ever. It looks like you guys had a great fourth!!

Lindsay said...

Your kids are too cute! I love the picture of J with the bandana on. Looks like you had a fun day!

elisha said...

Amen to the gas comment! Sometimes Phil has free gas though. I am glad you put pictures of the 4th on your blog. I missed all the traditions of Utah. No one celebrates that holiday quite like Utah. Stay in touch little cuz!

jenjamin said...

Hey there... cute blog. Good to see you. KIT