Somehow, it always works out that I am in Utah over the 4th of July! I love this because this holiday is one of the best holidays to spend time with and appreciate the gift of family an our freedom to celebrate together :)
We started our celebration on the 3rd at the Colvin's house (everyone had the next morning off so we decided to do our family firework show and barbecue the night before). Gracie was in a singing group that was performing in the Layton parade, so she gave the family a performance of all the songs she would be singing - it was so cute!
That morning I saw an "easy" project on pinterest. It took all day to make this game but it ended up being pretty fun! Luckily Erik had the tools we needed to throw the lifesize kerplunk game together. The kids played it like twice, so yeah. I don't know if I'd go to the effort to make it again, but it was a super cute idea!
We had reserved spots on the parade route but Mom, Dad and I didn't make it over to where our spots were on time so we ended up sitting away from everyone else for the parade the next morning. BUT we did get to see Grace beforehand and take some cute pictures with her. She was so excited to be singing in the parade - it was adorable.
I love the 4th and the all the special memories we are able to create each year. I am grateful for my country & my family - we are blessed!
The 4th of July is also Mama M's favorite holiday. We are so glad you all got to spend it with family. We got to celebrate with a couple of parades and a concert and fireworks show in New York. Not quite with family but enjoying other people enjoying their families. Love the pictures.
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