We mixed things up this year for the 4th. The kids had never been to a parade other then our small Lindon Days parade so we decided to take them to the Freedom Festival. They LOVED it! Even Kimball was entertained. McKay found the lost camera and took pictures of every army truck, policeman & fire truck. Abby loved the cheerleaders. Timpview cheer stopped and cheered right in front of her. She was thrilled. Josie was entranced by the princess floats. What little girl wasn't. Kimball loved the entire thing. He waved to everyone in the parade.
After the parade we went home for naps. Craig really needed it after an early start putting up flags in the ward. After naps we headed out back for some fun games. Potato sack races, red light green light, water balloon toss & an egg relay. Abby & McKay won the water balloon toss, Josie won the egg relay. However she did hold egg. Craig cheated on almost every game trying to pull the kids back by their shirts or putting up his arm to block them. He always makes everything fun. One of the many reasons I love him.
For dinner we cooked ribs on the bar-b-q, & made cobbler in the dutch oven. After our very delicious & filling dinner we headed over to Grandma's & Grandpa Bairds. While we waited for the fireworks to begin, Rosie pulled Abby's tooth, McKay serenaded us on his guitar and of course the traditional movie on the side of the house. The fireworks were beautiful. I was worried Kimball would be scared but he loved them. I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the gratitude I felt. All our ancestors who have done so much to keep us free. My cousins who are currently serving again. I am thankful for all that they do. And all the men & women. I hope they know that they are always in our prayers.
It was a great day!
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