Fourth of July

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

This year for the fourth of July, it seemed like an extended holiday. The actual 4th was on a Sunday, and since we live in Utah, that just wouldn't do. So the holiday was celebrated before and after! On Saturday, the 3rd, Josh and I hopped up to his parents house and did some last minute texturing on McKay's room. We only had a week before he got home to get it done! Afterwards, we went home and got some food and munchies and took off to meet Tiff, Mom, Darin, Chandra and Camille in Provo for the Stadium of Fire. Carrie Underwood was the main event, and we were so excited! The evening was great, even though my feet hurt so bad! But Carrie was great, and the fireworks were fun!

On Sunday, the Fourth of July, we didn't do too much celebrating. We went to church, hung out around the house and just relaxed.

Monday Josh and I headed to pick up my sister and my mom and go over to the Layton City festivities. They are my favorite, and I was so excited for BBQ pork on a stick! HAHA We got some yummy food, walked around to all the booths, and I bought a watch face for my watch bands I made. It was a good time, and I'm glad we got my sis and mom out and about. I miss my dad coming though. He has had to work the last two years. Later that day we went up to Josh's parents house, hung out playing games, and then all headed over to the Farr West park for the fireworks. It wqas actually a pretty good show, considering the town is quite small. I love the Fourth of July, and I'm so glad we got to spend it with family and friends.

Fourth of July fun!

Monday, July 6, 2009

So this is the first Fourth of July that Josh and I have had together. It's weird, cause it's also the last holiday that we HAVEN'T shared together. HAHA. We met last summer, on the 24th of July, and have shared every holiday together since. So it's kinda strange to think about. But we had a really good time on America's birthday this year. We were able to spend it with Kim and Shay and boy let me tell you... I think I was more excited than the girls and Josh combined! I got hairties and t-shirts and Josh and I made red, white and blue jello parfaits... I freaking love the Fourth of July! We ate the parfaits (well, they were huge, so part of them) on Friday after we picked the girls up. Then we got everyone bathed and to bed early cause we had a BIG day ahead of us... Saturday morning we got up at about 6:30. We got up to Layton park at about 8:45 and got a pretty good parade route seat. We had about an hour and a half wait, but we kept entertained. The parade was pretty good and the girls got more candy than they needed! My sister Toni met us there with her three kiddies and the five kids had quite a blast. Again, I took pics but my camera is going down hill I think. Some of them were again blurry. UGH. After the parade we went to the carnival and got yummy food and walked around and the kids bounced in the blow up toys and Toni's kids all rode the mechanical bull. We had to head up to the campsite, so we left around 2:00. Up camping we had quite a blast. There was a ton of Josh's family there and Terry had out this huge tennis ball launcher. Reminds me of the potatoe launchers... HAHA. Sherri had made this fun "adult" pinata with travel sized Motrin, Tylenol, Pamprin, breath mints, gum, lotion, and then candy. It was really fun. They then did a pinata for Josh's mom, Candy (my sweet mother-in-law) for her birthday (July 5). HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!! Josh and I got our tent all set up and everything situated. Heidi and Jordan had brought thier new puppy Coco and he is adorable. Dang it, I wish I took pictures of him. We went and watched fireworks down in town and Jordan had tons of illegal ones he got in Evanston. HAHA. The cop on patrol never came and talked to us directly, but groups around us were talked to. Guess we couldn't do any that shot in the air... or so he said. Tracy and Jordan were lighting them anyways! We had quite a fun time. Camping is always fun and I'm glad we went!