4th of July

I love the 4th of July. We have a big family reunion on my dad's side every year. When I was young my mom always hosted this party. We would have over 100 people at the BBQ every year, we would setup volleyball, basketball (and play the traditional game of lightning), food, water games and blankets on the grass. As the years passed other family members have hosted the party. The last several years we would have fun relaxing in Aunt Bambie's beautiful backyard. And this year Jana and Cory invited everyone over. It was a scorching hot day but we still had wonderful food, like Aunt Angie's famous potato salad, and a wonderful time. We played guitar hero, Jennylynn set up a big water slide, we played tennis and listened to some good music (mostly country).

After my family party we came home and woke Jon from his graveyard slumber and went to his family reunion over at BYU. His Mom's side always meets on the grass over by the stadium to share yummy treats like Nancy's 7 layer bean dip and watch the Stadium of Fire fireworks. This year we weren't able to stay to long because Jon had to be back to work for another graveyard shift. So instead of watching the fireworks on the grass we went up to his work and watched the whole valley do fireworks. Jon's work is on the top of 1600 north in Orem and it has a huge balcony that was perfect seating to see all of the fireworks without all of the noise to scare Lily. Joe, Jaime and the girls met us up there to watch the show and Jon's dad and Wendy also showed up. And the best part was, NO TRAFFIC getting home from Provo.

I also love the 4th of July because of what we celebrate. We live in a wonderful country and I am proud to be an American. Thank you to all of the soldiers who fight for our freedom, Like my Uncle Lincoln! I hope you all had a wonderful 4th as well.