Independence weekend

Our 4th of July weekend was a lot of fun. We kicked it off Friday night with a picnic at the park. The weather was absolutely perfect. The kids played for quite a long time. It was so relaxing and it was great to be together as a family. Kiley and Kade both mastered the rock climbing wall and Olivia loved the swings.
Saturday we did some yard and house work (always a must on the weekend.) That evening we had Emily (Ki's sister) and Jeremy (my brother) and Leslie and their two boys, Will and James, over for a BBQ. After dinner we did some fireworks out on the front lawn. Thanks Aunt Emily for the fun fireworks. Ki took the kids to Hatch park to watch our cities fireworks. Aunt Emily went with them. Olivia was ready for bed, so sadly I had to miss out on the show. I did see three out our window just before I put her down.
Sunday my brother Jeremy blessed his baby, James. We went to church with them and dinner afterward. It is fun to celebrate special occasions as a family. It was fun to visit with all my siblings (minus Derek :0( ). We headed up to my Mom and Dad's that night to stay over.
Monday we woke up early and went to the Lewiston parade. I love parades. I think they are so fun. The kids scored on candy. Which isn't really that great because then they just eat sugar all day. Anyway...after the parade we walked around the booths at the park and then went back to Mom's and had lunch. We did a hike and played in the water and slip n' slide. We BBQ'd that night. I love being with family. The kids have so much fun with cousins and it is always fun to catch up with my siblings.
I love America and am proud to be an American. We are so blessed to have the freedoms we do. This country was founded by men lead by God. May our freedoms be maintained and preserved!!