Independence Day!

Our weekend was crazy busy. It started on Friday with Paul going shooting while I went shopping with the girls. Then there was a baby blessing, a priesthood ordination and a pre-wedding BBQ.

On Saturday we had two weddings at the Salt Lake temple. My brother got married at 11:40 and Paul's (adoptive) sister got married at 12:30. It was in the triple digits outside and I still can't wear shoes from the blisters I got. That evening there were two receptions and I'm pretty sure we were all asleep within 30 seconds of hitting our pillows.

Sunday there was another baby blessing, a luncheon, family blessings, and family dinner.

Monday we woke up and went to the Freedom Festival in Provo. We saw the parade, walked around, got James his first cotton candy, made a craft, jumped in a bouncer and general fun was had. Then we went home and set up his pool on the patio, played with bubbles and got ready for a BBQ at my parent's house.  I brought sidewalk chalk and everyone had fun drawing while Paul cooked up the food. Then we watched Wizard of Oz and blasted off a bunch of fireworks. James was scared at first but ended up having a good time.

"I'm bouncing!"

First taste of cotton candy

My sister Reanna drew this

Grillin'

Patriotic Trifle. Yum!

fun with fireworks

Watching the fireworks with my little man

Very tired. Watching the Wizard of Oz.

For the last few weeks we have been watching two awesome shows on Netflix. I would highly suggest them both! I love our country. I feel truly blessed to live here.

  

I hope you all had a great 4th of July!