Our July 4th- Part 1

We had such a fun 4th with just our little family this year.  Greg and I are always wishful thinking that one day the kids will sleep in.  It never happens! That’s ok, we had places to go.  We were going to Gunlock, Utah.  A first for all of us.
They had a cute little parade that lasted about 10 minutes.  Then they all turned around and came back down the street again.  I think the Bishop was the MC because everyone was referred to by “Sister” and “Brother”.  The little boy in the wheelbarrow was my favorite.  His chicken was painted red and blue and so was his HUGE egg.


Since our kids don’t sleep in we got to Gunlock 30 minutes before the parade.  And we really didn’t need to be there early to scope out our shade, so Greg took the kids for a walk down the main drag before the parade.

It was only 10am after the parade and so nice outside.  So we strolled down to the city park.  There was a reunion at the park the day before and they left the bounce houses up for all the kids to enjoy.  Well, it was just our kids and 2 others.  So Lindsey actually got to go in one for the first time.  She loved it.

And so did the big kids! It started to rain so we headed home for lunch and naps!


According to the kids we had a “feast” that night for dinner.  I just don’t think they are use to having more than 2-3 things on their plate.  We did eat very well- hamburgers, hotdogs, Cheetos, watermelon, corn on the cob, red, white and blue fruit pizza and watermelon lemonade.  Very tasty!

Oh, and the Jell-O!  Taylor could barely contain himself all day knowing that we would be having red, white and blue Jell-O.  Taylor could easily have this entire bowl for himself.  He wants to marry Jell-O you know!