Red, White and Blue

This year, we were able to celebrate America's Independence over an entire weekend.

Saturday morning started out with the Freedom Festival's Balloon Fest. Some of this year's favorites included the pink piggy (Katelyn), Darth Vader (Ethan & Dad), Coke Bottle (Erin), and mom liked the fact that they launched this year! It was a longer drive to get there this year, but definitely worth it. We might be sucked in for life now that we actually saw them all take off! After the balloons, we headed over for a pancake breakfast put on by the Sidewalk of Fire Committee.

Later that evening we participated in some neighborhood firework fun. Jeff also added some additional excitement by launching rockets, taffy, and glow sticks with his launcher. The kids had a blast and it was great getting to know some of our new neighbors better.

Monday was the actual 4th of July. We went to the Petersen family BBQ late in the afternoon. Our kids loved running amok with their cousins while the adults conversed. After filling our tummies, we headed over for the 7th annual Sidewalk of Fire. It is the best neighborhood show around. Jeff and I served on the committee again this year. Activities included a street carnival with games, face painting, fish ponds, and eating contests. Then came the rocket and taffy launching. Afterwards was the children's parade. (All this was accompanied by the best DJ SWofF has ever seen!) At dark the real show began. It was more spectacular than ever, partially due to the new Utah law allowing aerial fireworks. Even the rain couldn't dampen our spirits. By the time we got home all tired bodies climbed into bed. It was a great evening!

I didn't get my camera out for the Sidewalk of Fire- Shame on me! Somewhere between 4 kids, the rain, and all the fun I just forgot. But Jeff did manage to catch the girls face painted cheeks with his Ipod. Yea dad!





Katelyn

Erin