4th of July 2010

As always, we had an awesome 4th, or should I say 3rd, of July! We always start out the morning with the parade. Every year we wonder why we do it, but we always do. This year, though, it was actually chilly for part of the parade. Usually the worst part is that it is so stink'n hot sitting on the side of the road. This year was actually quite comfortable. I forgot my camera, but my dad took some pics for us...


Dave and his mom


Dave's dad and Uncle Dennis




My dad







After the parade, we had Dave's family and a few members of my family over for a bbq. We had set up the pool for the kids to play in, but it was just too chilly and windy! Crazy weather for the 4th! But, we still had a great time and had a wonderful meal!


My mom and sweet little niece, Sadie



My nephew pushing Buzz Lightyear on the swing, his FAVORITE toy!




All of the kids had fun playing on the trampoline.



At the end of the afternoon, Uncle Dennis was nice enough to fill up water balloons for the kids. They loved it! :) I stayed out of the backyard after that! :)

In between the bbq and the fireworks, Dave and I took our kids to see Toy Story 3. It was a really fun family activity on the 4th, I thought. The movie was cute, the kids really enjoyed it. Dave, however, slept through the WHOLE movie! :)

That night we met up with my mom and Dave's family for the fireworks. We had a great little spot to watch them. It was laid back and relaxed, just the way we like it!



The kids loved their glow-in-the-dark jewelry


Easton and my nephew, James


Paisley and Avery and our little niece, Addison


Our Family 2010

We were all EXHAUSTED by the time we got home. A good exhaustion. I love the 4th of the July. I love being with family and friends, eating good food, watching the fireworks and the parade, and everything else that goes along with it. Great memories, for sure!