Freedom Celebrations

*Our Celebrations began on the Tuesday with a fun get together

with our DEAR friends the Cox's.  They were in town

for Matt's baby blessing and we were lucky enough

to be able to squeeze in some time to see them.

It has been too long, but its always such a joy to see

them.  We met up at Katie's house (she is always an

amazing host).  Had lunch and played at the park/splash pad.

There were A LOT of kids, but they all got along soo well

and just had a blast, while us friends got to spend

time catching up on each others lives.

Unfortunately I am horrible at picture taking these

days, but I know Karli and Katie are much better than I!?!

*After our afternoon with them, my kids and I headed up

to Logan to do some celebrating with Karli and Chris

and the girls.  They too were awesome hosts with

a YUMMY BBQ (my first sample of grilled corn and

it was soo delish), homemade ice cream, sparklers

and utah state fireworks.  We all had a great time

hangin' out together! Thanks you guys...and yes once

again no pictures from me (but again Karli got some).

*I did take a few pics with my phone on 4th of July morning

at the Layton Parade.  We met our friends the Wadmans

there and enjoyed getting loads of taffy candy and all the

 floats and entertainment.  Then were headed to the park for

a picnic, and the mobs of people for shave ice and more

entertainmnent, only because Ame's hula group was performing.

After naps and some catch up on much needed rest,

the kids spent the rest of the evening with Quinn, for

dinner and fireworks!  My great friends, the Wadman's

took pity on me and invited me for more food, fun and

entertainment (they have teenagers)!

All in all it was a great, relaxing and enjoyable day...

and all because we live in the land of the free!

 It was a VERY hot day...

whatever we could do to keep cool...