Happy Fourth of July! I thought for sure that it would be nice to have it spread out over the weekend instead of just one day, but I think I was wrong. We had the busiest weekend and I was actually glad to start the new week so we could get back to normal life! We started off on Saturday morning with a neighborhood parade and block pancake party. It was fun but cold, can you believe it? It was July 3rd and it was freezing. I actually had to run home to get a jacket and a blanket for McKenna! Other than the temperature it was a lot of fun! Then that evening Dave and I went to the Stadium of Fire! Carrie Underwood was performing, and it was so awesome! I have been to quite a few Stadium of Fire's and this was by far the best one. They have finally figured out how to do it. There are were a few acts before Carrie and they kept them short and sweet. Then Carrie preformed for about an hour, and I have to say sheis so good in concert. The fireworks were good, but at one point they shot into the crowd and some people got hurt. I think one lady was actually on fire! Security came and took them away, it was pretty crazy.
Then on Sunday we went to church and then that evening we went up the canyon and had a picnic with my family. It was so much fun, and McKenna had a blast! She was running around with all of her cousins, and had the time of her life.
Monday morning we went to the Provo Fourth of July Parade with Dave's family. It is always so much fun! This was McKenna's first parade and she did really good. As long as she was sitting on either Dave or I she wasn't scared with all of the loud noises. I think she didn't really know what to think with all of the chaos. After the parade we went to my parents and had a BBQ and went swimming. McKenna is getting more and more comfortable in the water. After swimming we went to Dave's parents and had another BBQ. Then all of the little cousins swam in a wading pool. It was out of control! There were 7 kids ranging from ages 8 down to 1 trying to play in the water! I think McKenna had fun, but she came away with some war wounds. That evening we did fireworks with the Garlicks. Every year Dave gets really into the fireworks, it is so funny, he likes to put on a show. He ended up with a couple of little burns, nothing to serious, thank goodness.
It was a great weekend! I am just glad that it is over!
Stadium of Fire Fireworks
Carrie Underwood
Dave, McKenna, and Gauge playing in the park
Ella and Kenna at the park
Dave and Kenna at the Provo Parade
Kenna and I at the parade with Gracie and Abi
My cute little family at the parade
Kenna playing in the pool at the Garlicks
All of the Garlick Grandkids playing in the kiddie pool
Dave playing with the fireworks
