Sunday, July 12, 2009

4th of JULY!!!

I love the 4th of July. I love patriotic holidays. Where ever I have lived we have always embraced he holidays of that country. The 4th of July is so fun. I love the summer, the fun things we can do in the summer as a family, the late nights with the kids and the fireworks, the yummy food that comes with celebration, singing the national anthem and other patriotic hymns, making new traditions and most of all I love what the 4th of July means for me. As an American citizen I am eternally grateful for the freedoms I am able to enjoy in this great country! I am so grateful for the men and women who have fought and are fighting for the freedom I am able to enjoy. I am grateful for the blessings this country brings me, from feeling free and safe to allowing me to worship freely as well. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

This year Leah and I started a new tradition of tie dying shirts. Dave refuses to wear any tie dye so he didn't get one (party pooper!). I love that Leah is old enough to do this with me. I think she had a great time as well.


We got snow cones and then went to Cherry Hill with Dave! He doesn't have a season pass so that was a great treat for all of us. The kids love showing him all the fun things we do there. Plus this was Milli's first time getting her hand in the water since she got her burn... so nice not to have to worry about it getting wet. It was memorable.


Of course, we got together with family (Trevino side) and ate a delicious BBQ and enjoyed some great company and fireworks are Dave and Sarah's. It was a late night but so worth it. Dave and Dave P. put on a great show. We were also able to watch several of the other firework shows around the Salt Lake Valley.



GOD BLESS AMERICA,
and those who serve our country!!!!

10 comments:

tammy lu said...

AMEN TO THAT!!! I love the 4th too! It looks like you guys had a blast!!

Melissa said...

Those pic's of Milli are cute at the end.
I think it's great you do those shirts with Leah.
I wouldn't have a clue how to do them.
Glad you had a good 4th.

Sarah said...

What busy fun! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun.
I love the shirts. That'll be a great tradition each summer...

Tiffany said...

Looks like a lot of fun, I'm glad you went all out to celebrate. The shirts look great. I look forward to seeing their bright colors throughout the summer.

Wendy said...

Fun Fourth of July. Looks like the shirts turned out pretty good. cool idea. Evie and I love Leah's hair.

Maria said...

Making tie die shirts sounds like a fun tradition. I'm glad you had a good time. I LOVE the 4th of July too! Something about red, white and blue clothes, parades, heat, glow sticks, food and fireworks that just makes me smile.

Tomasina Uboldi said...

you should come celebrate 19 de Noviembre...en Colombia!!!

Carrie said...

The shirts are a great idea. They looks like fun. I'm glad you enjoyed the 4th. I love that holiday.

Yorgasons said...

Oh, I love the tie dye shirt traditions!! What a great fourth of july!!!

Cara said...

Looks like fun! I was looking at the last pictures you have of you and Dave and Milli. How did that little white-y end up with you two?? Oh well. She's adorable so I say keep her. :)