A different kind of 4th...

This fourth of July weekend was a little different than usual. Normally, we spend the weekend with my family watching fireworks, seeing movies, BBQing, etc. This year, every body decided to go out of town except for us. We almost opted to do the same, but after our busy weekend last week and a busy week, we decided to stay home and have a more relaxing weekend. It was just what we needed and we had A LOT of fun!

Rob had Friday off, so we decided to take the boys swimming. That is something that Rob loves to do with his boys, but rarely gets the chance. We headed over to the KOPFC and it was the perfect day for swimming! We had so much fun just swimming as a family!

I love that both of my boys are little fish! They take after their Grandma

I was so proud of Wes for going down the big slides all by himself!

Beckett looks a little terrified, but he loved it!

Me and my boys

Then on Friday night, we went out to dinner and to South Salt Lake's fireworks with our friends the Calls. They served as our family this weekend, and we had so much fun! South Salt Lake's fireworks are held at Granite High, which is where I went to school. So a lot of old high school friends are usually there with their families and it was fun to visit and catch up with some old friends! Too bad both of our boys were not huge fans of the fireworks. Wesley has been that way from day one. I was hoping he had grown out of it by not, but no such luck. Beckett on the other had had a love/hate relationship with the fireworks. Better luck next year!







On the morning of the 4th, Rob went golfing with our friend Ryan, while Lexi and I went and got us a spot at the West Jordan City Parade. Our family had never been before and it turned out to be a lot of fun! Thanks again to the Call's for inviting us!

Wesley was so excited for the parade to start, but once it did he was yet again terrified! They had guns shooting off loud blanks, followed by 4 fire trucks and he wasn't digging the loud noises. Luckily the rest of the parade was pretty quiet.

Beckett being silly
Me and my honey!

Then later that day we decided to head up Cottonwood Canyon for a hike up to Donut Falls. It was such a beautiful day and the boys had a blast!!! Wesley walked by himself almost the whole way! He kept saying "I'm hiking Mom!!!" After our hike, we found a picnic area and roasted up some hot dogs and marshmellows. Rob and I decided we need to take the boys on more outings like this.

My boys!

Our little hiker

Beckett did not want us to hold him, and got really upset when we had to carry him half of the way.

The falls

Me and my boys

The boys had so much fun playing in the dirt and throwing rocks!

My boy scout

We ended the night with sparklers in the backyard and an early bed time. We were beat!!!

Although we didn't have our family here to celebrate America's Birthday, we still had a great time with our friends!!! I love this holiday and all that is associated with it. I am so grateful for the men and women who fight for our freedom! Happy Birthday America!!!

CARNIVAL!!!

This year we threw a Carnival for Wesley's birthday party. It was a lot of fun, but also a lot of work! It was all worth it though! I love watching how excited my boys get over little things. Wesley has been excited for his birthday for months now! He was so excited all day that it was actually his birthday. That night we had some of Wesley's little friends and all of our family over for the big shindig! We had a waterslide, a bean bag toss, tip the can game, and horseshoes (thanks to Jaxson!). To eat we had all the yummy carnival food! Hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, popcorn, and some other healthier foods like salad and fresh fruit! And let's not forget cake and ice cream! It was a really fun night!

The Birthday Boy playing the bean bag toss!

Savanah and Jacob playing a game

Savanah and Rachel

Brody and Wesley

No post would be complete without a picture of cute Beckett!

Wesley's adorable cousin Rigby

My parents

Chase (How cute is he?)

Nikki and Kendra

The grub

Lynette, Savanah, and the Serial Killer

Kennedi and Jaden

Bobby and my sister Heather

Wesley and his bud Carter

Jacob making a big SPLASH!

Heather and Beckett

Rob's parents

Wesley and Jaxson playing horseshoes

My sister Jenny and my boys

Getting ready to blow out the candle

What a goofball!!!

Showing Dad his new mitt

When Wesley opened this golf set all the boys begged to play it...

so that's what they did!!!

Rowan and Wesley

And Beckett even wanted in on the golfing fun!

Me and my big birthday boy!!!

Thanks to everyone that came and celebrated Wesley's special day with us! We hope you had fun. I know we did! Wesley definitely got spoiled. I have no idea where we are going to put everything. Wesley and Beckett have been going from toy to toy all day long. They will for sure sleep good tonight! Thanks again to all of our friends and family!!!