We started our Independence Day morning out bright and early with a breakfast at Centerville park. We met up with my parents and siblings for a pancake breakfast and then headed over to main street for the annual parade. The front row of our group apparently missed the memo to wear something patriotic.
When we got to the parade route Sammie became obsessed with finding a flag to wave around. her cousin Jake brought one and was nice enough to share with her until she procured her own. She was waving the flag as the emergency vehicles were passing.
This picture was just too cute to pass up. We told the kids to put their hand over their hearts as the flag passed. You can't tell really well, but Sammie not only has her hand on her heart but is waving the beloved flag in front of Jake. I don't think Eston really knew what was going on, but he sure loves to copy anything that Sammie or Jake do.
Sammie was amazed at all the free candy that came her way. This is two of the three bags she collected. She liked the floats but kept yelling to see if they would be throwing treats at her.
Right before the parade started, Matt and I took Sammie to get her cheek painted. She wanted nothing to do with it, and gave a profound no. So we went to the parade with no cheek decor. It wasn't till after at Nana's house when Jake came and proudly showed off the American Flag on his cheek, that Sammie NEEDED to have something as well. Luckily Lindsay was painting a barbie house at the time and produced this lovely floral arrangement for Sammie. (Sammie is always trying at bizarre faces.)
Of course Eston has to do whatever his sister is doing, and needed a something on his face. He sat so still for Lindsay while she painted some firecrackers on his cheek. He may have a lot of energy and always on the go, but when he wants something bad enough he will do what it takes to get it. He is determined.
After the parade we returned home for a restful afternoon at our house. We took the day off from packing and just sat around. In the evening we had decided to go and get some fireworks to light in our driveway. I have an obsession with needing a firework show every year. So Matt being the wonderful husband he is obliged. We invited Dallin (my brother) and his family over to light fireworks. The last 3 years we have gone to Sugarhouse Park to watch their fireworks show, so it was a little scary this year for Sammie to watch since she had never had fireworks so close to us. The whole time she sat next to Jake she was either hiding behind him, or had her hands over her face.
Matt was up lighting fireworks with my brother, but Eston kept yelling for him. Matt came over to see what he needed and Eston went into immediate action. He made Matt sit down, sat on his lap, and immediately grabbed Matt's arms and wrapped them around him as a seat belt while we watched the fireworks. Eston would not let Matt ease up on his grip.
After some ice cream and a wonderful show, we walked over to Westminster College to see the Sugarhouse Park Fireworks show. We had a great day and enjoyed a break from the rest of the chaos.
When we got to the parade route Sammie became obsessed with finding a flag to wave around. her cousin Jake brought one and was nice enough to share with her until she procured her own. She was waving the flag as the emergency vehicles were passing.
This picture was just too cute to pass up. We told the kids to put their hand over their hearts as the flag passed. You can't tell really well, but Sammie not only has her hand on her heart but is waving the beloved flag in front of Jake. I don't think Eston really knew what was going on, but he sure loves to copy anything that Sammie or Jake do.
Sammie was amazed at all the free candy that came her way. This is two of the three bags she collected. She liked the floats but kept yelling to see if they would be throwing treats at her.
Right before the parade started, Matt and I took Sammie to get her cheek painted. She wanted nothing to do with it, and gave a profound no. So we went to the parade with no cheek decor. It wasn't till after at Nana's house when Jake came and proudly showed off the American Flag on his cheek, that Sammie NEEDED to have something as well. Luckily Lindsay was painting a barbie house at the time and produced this lovely floral arrangement for Sammie. (Sammie is always trying at bizarre faces.)
Of course Eston has to do whatever his sister is doing, and needed a something on his face. He sat so still for Lindsay while she painted some firecrackers on his cheek. He may have a lot of energy and always on the go, but when he wants something bad enough he will do what it takes to get it. He is determined.
After the parade we returned home for a restful afternoon at our house. We took the day off from packing and just sat around. In the evening we had decided to go and get some fireworks to light in our driveway. I have an obsession with needing a firework show every year. So Matt being the wonderful husband he is obliged. We invited Dallin (my brother) and his family over to light fireworks. The last 3 years we have gone to Sugarhouse Park to watch their fireworks show, so it was a little scary this year for Sammie to watch since she had never had fireworks so close to us. The whole time she sat next to Jake she was either hiding behind him, or had her hands over her face.
Matt was up lighting fireworks with my brother, but Eston kept yelling for him. Matt came over to see what he needed and Eston went into immediate action. He made Matt sit down, sat on his lap, and immediately grabbed Matt's arms and wrapped them around him as a seat belt while we watched the fireworks. Eston would not let Matt ease up on his grip.
After some ice cream and a wonderful show, we walked over to Westminster College to see the Sugarhouse Park Fireworks show. We had a great day and enjoyed a break from the rest of the chaos.
2 comments:
i am so glad to see that your alive and doing good sure missed you. next time we are up there your on our list. your kids are getting so big wow!
I love the picture with Eston, Sammie, and Jake with their little hands on their hearts. Just precious.
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