4th of July Weekend

We had a very relaxing holiday weekend this year. To start things off, we participated in a family fun run with our church on Saturday the 3rd. It was so cold before (and during) the race that Lily wanted to stay wrapped up in her blankie the whole morning. She managed to walk about 1/2 mile of the course and was carried the rest of the way. Following the fun "run" we ate a delicious pancake breakfast.

On the 4th we went to church then spent the afternoon and evening with Grammy and Grampy. Our cousins from Utah were still here so Lily enjoyed playing with them.

The 4th is Jeremy's birthday. He wanted a tres leches cake again this year. Mommy decided to design it like a flag.

After cake and presents we tried a few fireworks. Lily loved the poppers. She was really good at throwing them. She would concentrate so hard on throwing. I just had to capture her serious throwing face. Each time we gave her a new popper to throw, she would say "thank you" like we had given her the best toy ever.

Once the poppers were gone, Lily was very sad. We tried to get family pitcures but Lily just wanted to cry.

Digging in the garbage to resurrect some used fireworks.

Relaxing on the grass with Grampy and watching fireworks with Daddy.

Jeremy was able to take the 5th off. He celebrated the extra day off by going mountain biking in the foothills. Here are two shots he took while riding.

It was great to have so much time together as a family this weekend. Jeremy had a wonderful birthday. We're so thankful for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. We hope your 4th was as relaxing and family filled as ours.