Festive 4th of July

We had a great time celebrating the Fourth of July this year. I took the kids to a neighborhood parade in the morning. They loved the Smarties they were tossed from the participants. Then, we ventured over to the ward barbecue. It was super hot but Jackson cooled off by emptying the water cooler and eating about four large pieces of watermelon. That evening we went south to a small community called Stilwell. There we enjoyed free food, games, and an even bigger parade. It reminded me of all the fun I had as a child growing up in a farming community. By the time the fireworks started coloring the sky, we all were fast asleep. Love our country and love celebrating its heritage as a family.