Happy Independence Day

The fourth was really fun this year. We began our celebration by joining the Auger's on the 3rd for the annual BBQ at Uncle Brad's and Fireworks at Eaglewood. Then the next morning we got up and headed to West Bountiful for a parade. Kris was on traffic duty so we found a spot right near him to watch both the parade and the officer at work.

Me and Tay

The kids were naughty so we had Kris take them away.

Luckily we got them back with no fines and just in time to play at the park.

The kids got their faces painted...

and made balloon animals with the clowns.

We also got to watch two helicopters land and tour them as well.

After our park adventures we headed for a little Cafe Rio for lunch and then home for a good nap.

Then we met up with the Johnsen's for the annual 4th of July BBQ, this time hosted at my aunt Nan's house. (Thanks for the YUMMY food.)

After dinner we played Red-Rover...

 and wrestled.

I especially loved getting to chat with this wonderful woman!

We were all having so much fun together that we decided to keep the fun going by getting some fireworks and shooting them off at Megan's house.

Abi made this heart.

Braden was super excited to help light the fireworks. 

I love celebrating holidays, and I especially love celebrating them with my family. This year was really special to me because I got to spend the day with my siblings, something that hasn't happened for a long time.