4th of July Weekend

We had a really busy 4th of July. Saturday started off with a yard sale from 8am to noon. Yard sales are hard work, especially nearly 100-degree weather. I did quite a bit of success though which is a really good thing.

Next we watched a bit of the World Cup! We LOVE soccer and it is such a joy to watch the games. Our team won! GO SPAIN!!!

After the game, we went up to the Andersen's house to see family/friends! This was sooo much fun! We cooked in dutch ovens. We had Mountain Dew Stew and several different types of cobbler (Peach was my favorite).

At the Andersen's, the boys were able to ride on the 4-wheelers. And most exciting, Jonny was able to learn to ride on a motorcycle. I was a little nervous, but extremely proud at the same time. He caught on pretty quickly.

Of couse Jonny is riding in his soccer jersey:


Just a few of the cousins:


Jonny on the bike:


Lex & Eric on a 4-Wheeler:


After time with the family, we headed down to the fireworks. Utah is lame and doesn't celebrate holidays on Sunday. The FIRST set of fireworks we watched was Saturday, July 3rd at in Morgan. Pretty cool show for a small town. ;)

Sunday was really relaxed. In the evening, I took the boys over to visit their dad's family. We had a BBQ at Cheryl's house followed by our own fireworks in the street. Their next door neighbor is CRAZY about fireworks and lights HIMSELF on fire!!! Seriously! I've never seen anything like it.





Monday, July 5th, was the "state holiday". Monday we went to the Layton City parade in the morning. In the early afternoon we watched our friend Isaac play in an All-Star baseball game. Then we went to the Layton City carnival for food and games. In the late afternoon we went to the pool for some fun & sun. Finally, Monday evening we relaxed on the grass at the Police Station and lit fireworks in the street. There was a big firework show by the city that was awesome (except for the music.... I'm going to write a letter the music was so awful.)

Happy Birthday America!!!