4th of July

The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. Probably because I grew up in a small town where we got up every 4th by having the town shoot off cannons. Next we went out to the town park and enjoyed a yummy breakfast. We went to two parades, Moroni's and Mt. Pleasants. The floats are always filled with people you know and decorated very pretty. Plus they still throw candy out to the kids. After that parades we go back out to the park and have a little bbq lunch and let the kids enjoy a small carnival. To top off the night we get together with family and set off fireworks, and watch the towns fireworks as well. Its such an awesome time.

But sad to say I live in California now and need to find some way to make my 4th's just as great. Its taking some time to get the hang of where to go to celebrate and some of that is probably because we have moved alot. But hopefully we have found our place here in Riverside and can get the hang of things.

This year we just played it low key. We woke up and I made a nice pancake breakfast. Then we got everything together and went up to Kevin and Amy's. Kevin bbq'ed an assortment of meat in a smoker. It turned out awesome We just kicked it back let the kids slip n' slide and us adults got the food already and chatted with each other. It wasn't quite like I am used to having the 4th be. I did miss the fireworks too. We got carried away talking and totally forgot to go outside...our bad. But all in all we had fun. Thanks to all the men and women who serve our country so that we can stay free! Happy 4th Everyone!