Fire up the 4th

Our holiday was packed with festivities.  With the 4th falling on a Sunday this year it gave everyone an extra day to celebrate.  We started out by having a weekend full of BBQ's.  From Friday night when the Chapmans made a visit to Utah, to a Saturday night shindig with my family, and concluding with a Sunday night at the cabin.

A few of the weekend highlights included:

The annual 10th ward 4th of July breakfast.  Since Alicia moved into that ward it's been a tradition for us to mooch in on the good food and fun times.

The Street of Fire on Saturday night.  We had a blast sending off the fireworks that our friend Hal gave the kids.  I should say most of us had a good time - Kennedy ran off screaming the minute the first fuse was lit.

I loved watching Alex and his cousins ride down the hill in front of Tara's cabin.  They had a few wiggle cars and the fun never ended.  Although we were sure a trip to the ER was sure to result when Braxton got cooking.  I was surprised how daring Alex was - he's usually far too cautious to enjoy a stunt like that!

We had a great weekend.  Food.  Friends.  Family. Fireworks.  Who could ask for more?