God bless America and family and friends!

I've always loved 4th of July, but I've decided after this year that

this really is one of my favorite holidays. We have a yearly tradition

which makes it that much more fun. We start off in Buhl to watch

the sage brush days parade. My dad was so smart this year bringing

the big tent. Usually we're fighting the heat and sun, but it was

perfect behind the tent! Here's my family waiting patiently:)

My kids pretty much stayed by g and g Watson the whole time.

This was the best float of course.

Just announcing the Twin

Falls Temple open house.

Brady was in awe the whole

time. He really didn't move

around too much until the

very end when he was

used to the noise. He

loved seeing all the fire

trucks and horses.

These were cool horses. Pretty color and huge!

Joe forgot their little

chairs so Macy was

chair hopping. Anytime

someone got up from

theirs she was right

there to steal it.

Luckily once the parade

started all the kids were

standing up waiting for

the candy.

It was a hot day. Macy looks like she is about to have a heat

stroke. We hung out at my parents most of the day after the

parade.
Then it was off to the fireworks! So FUN!

This is where Joe's family tradition comes in. We always go to C.S.I.

and Joe's mom Dea (with some help) makes popcorn balls. Jello, and

carmel. Yummy:)

I love the spot we've sat at the last few years. You can see them getting

shot off and we pretty much have to lay down to watch, otherwise our

necks will hurt. They are right above us. AWESOME!

Then on Sat. our good friends Jesse, Devon and Aida were in town from

Cali so we all got together for a BBQ.

Had to let the kids do some sparklers.

Then roast marshmellows.

It's been such a fun weekend and it's not quite over. We're getting

together again tonight and Jackson and rachelle's for treats and

more fireworks. Then my house tomorrow. Fun, fun, fun!