4th of July Fun!!!

I love the 4th of July!!  I love the celebration, the patriotism, the fireworks, the parties.  This year we attended the annual Tooele parade in the morning with my mom and dad.  Unfortunately, Ryan worked the night before and that night (with the drunks and the crazies), Tyler was at scout camp, and Kailey was still asleep from getting home late from Lake Powell so it was just the little girls, my mom and dad and I.

After the parade and some well deserved naps, we went over to Steve and Andrea's.  They had their big waterslide set up in the backyard, yummy dinner, and tons and tons of fireworks.  And the night ended in a wonderful way....  Their backyard backs up to the huge easement by the freeway, which is by Sugarhouse Park.  We were able to sit out in the field/easement with an absolutely perfect view of the Sugarhouse fireworks.  We missed having half of our family with us but had a wonderful holiday.

Sitting with Grandpa and Grandma

On our way to Steve and Andrea's - so excited!

Megan's self portrait

Emily liked the little pool - wasn't so hip on the waterslide

Megan and Ashley - cousins and best friends

Having fun doing sparklers

Emily wasn't too excited about the fireworks at the beginning

The firework lighters.  Steve was SO patient and the kids were very careful (mostly).

Perfect place to watch some fireworks

Love my mom!!

Emily eventually loosened up and had more fun