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Independence Day - 2010!!!



When the 4th of July lands on a Sunday in Utah, then it ends up being a three day celebration weekend - AND we've celebrated!!! Friday, we didn't really celebrate, but on Saturday, Ted, KayeLynn and I joined Crystal and the kids and we went to the Magna Parade. This is a parade that I marched in when I was in high school. I was in the Pep Club and we marched those four blocks in the heat and sun. Then, when I had kids, I started taking them to that parade. I think it's the funnest parade there is. It's a pretty long parade and there is LOTS of candy thrown. They changed the street that it goes down since I took my kids, so we were a little discombobulated about where we needed to go - so we ended up having to sit behind a few people. Well, these people were the sweetest in the land. They had their kids there, but they were making sure that Zach and Chelsea got candy, too. The dad would get up and start picking it up and calling Chelsea by name to come get it from him. It was so dang cute. That night, Ted, KayeLynn and I went to watch fireworks coming from Murray Park. We found a great spot across the street. I have to say, for it being July 3, it was FREEZING. I had a sweatshirt on and a blanket wrapped around me!!

Today, we had a small barbecue. Chicken, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, green bean side dish and a beautiful flag cake that Crystal made. It was all delicious. Then we went outside and let the kids throw pop its, champagne poppers and lit snakes. They were so dang cute and the weather was so perfect outside. It was a great day!!



The only thing missing was my baby boy. I sure miss him when we have family get togethers like this and he isn't here. He's such an important part. I understand, though. He works in an industry that is all about summer and he works and works and works during the summer. I loved you, buddy and I missed you lots!! I hope you had a great holiday!!

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  1. NatalieJuly 4, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    I'm glad I'm not the only one that had a sweatshirt AND blanket on saturday night.

    I know how u feel without having Rodger around. My son was off work & at home & still didin't come over for our family BBQ.

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  2. BerlyCrowJuly 8, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    Awww...I love good ol' fashioned family 4th of July's like this! (:

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