Tommy and I enjoyed looking at all the cars and trucks getting ready for the parade, and he was obsessed with this monster truck
I hope this old guy didn't mind me taking his picture. I thought he was just too great.
The parade was great, a tad long though. The kids loved it and got plenty of candy
Oh the excitement
This girl LOVES to create!!! We had some down time in the afternoon and Rachel made this little creation which she called marshmallowy colorfully (marshmallows on skewers topped with whipped cream and sprinkles). She was so proud. Isn't she the cutest?!
These boys were really well occupied with sidewalk chalk.
The girlies
That evening we headed to my grandma's house for dinner and the carnival. Or, as Rachel calls it, the "carnivore." Basically we play games and earn tickets for prizes. However at this game, if you get a hole-in-one you get $5
By the way, doesn't my grandma's yard/garden look AMAZING. Someday I hope to be as awesome as her.
Mmmmmm...cotton candy!
And back to my home for some fireworks. The cul-de-sac of fire was resurrected complete with the cotton candy and popcorn machine. My favorite!
Tommy was hysterical last year with fireworks, so I wasn't expecting him to enjoy it this year. Before they started he kept saying things like, "Fireworks don't make me sad!" He tried so hard to be brave and he did a great job!
We finished off the night watching fireworks all over the valley from the view out our backyard. The big fireworks were legalized this year which made for an amazing show.What a great day!!!! There's something really fun about seeing your kids get a small taste of your own childhood and reliving those memories through them. I love it!
7 comments:
Holy Moly. What a great day. I think that your 4th would put anyone's to shame.
I love the girls matching Americana outfits. Very cute. My mom used to make me and sisters all matchy, red, white and blue. Fun memories.
Marshmellowy colorfully. Yummm??? Certainly beautiful! And what a fun 4th...no wonder you wanted to recreate that for your kids!!!
It really was a great day! So fun to have you here. Could this be a yearly tradition?!
LOOVE the picture of tommy & kate. so cute!
the 4th is magical. I love fireworks!
Oh man, I wanted to go out to Utah for the very same reason. The way they celebrate the fourth of July out here is a travesty. Where is all the fun holiday stuff I remember. At least we had our own fireworks.
sounds awesome! i agree....having your kids do the things you did as a kiddie is fun and very special. hope you are all well!
noelle d and fam
I forgot about the marshmallowy colorfully. So creative!
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