4th of July

Wow! Look at me...three posts in one week! That hasn't happened in a LONG time! It seems like we have been so busy playing for the past month or so, and the fourth of July weekend was no exception! With Wesley's birthday being so close to the holiday, it feels like we celebrate for a whole week! We started off the patriotic weekend with our good friends the Arbuckles. We met up for dinner at Robintino's, then we headed to the firework show at Granite High. In my opinion, Granite puts on the best firework show! We are never disappointed. Since Wesley is completely terrified of fireworks, my parents were kind enough to let me tag along with them up to Bear Lake.

Beckett and his buddy Max playing with Max's uncle Matt

Us minus Wesley

Silly Beckett

Cute max

Scary Carter

Next on our weekend of celebration...I decided to run my first race since my knee injury. The City of West Jordan usually holds a 5k and 10k over the holiday weekend, so I decided to try the 10k and asked my friend Lexi if she wanted to join me. I had never ran a 10k race, but figured it wouldn't be too difficult. I ran 6 miles the week before and my knee held up ok, but I was still nervous for the 10k. Saturday morning turned out to be a gorgeous day! It was a little cooler than normal (no complaints from me!), and I ended up with a great run! I finished 6 minutes faster than I was hoping to finish. Afterwards my knee felt great and I couldn't have been any happier!

Lexi and I after the race!

After we left the race we headed home, packed up the car, and hit the road! We spent the rest of the weekend with family at our cabin up in Bear Lake. Although the weather was a bit on the cooler side, the kids still had a great time playing in the sand and in the hot tub!

We had a great weekend and were completely exhausted by the time we got home! I think it took a week or so for us to recover. I am definitely loving summer this year! Can't wait to see what else is in store for us...stay tuned!

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!!!