Sunday, July 12, 2009

Fourth of July~2009

We had so much fun on the 4th of July! Our friends, Adam and Joanna Smith, invited us and the Morris family to go to Prescott, AZ with them for the day. (Thanks, guys!) They had rented a little house built in the 1800's in downtown Prescott. We made it just in time for the parade (I can't begin to say how many horses we saw) and the girls loved it. It was so great to get out of the heat a little. (The temps were more like what I grew up with in ID.) We had a pic-nic later on and then headed home. Prescott is known for the "world's oldest rodeo" and I kind of wish we could have stayed for that...*sigh*...oh, for the days before kids...and naptimes...and schedules...

Caysja, Halle and Kate--watching the parade
Kiki and Halle
Crewser and me
Pic-nic time
Just loungin' around
My two handsome men
Mmmm...ice cream and good friends...it doesn't get any better than that!
Doing "pop-its" with Joanna--(the only firework allowed in AZ)
Isn't this the sweetest little house? Do we look like we just bought our first home or what?
I am so grateful to live in this choice land of America. I know that I am very blessed. I know that our Founding Fathers were led by Divine inspiration in writing our Constitution. May I never take my freedom for granted.

9 comments:

Unknown said...

What a fun little get-a-way for your family. You do look like you bought that house LOL! Glad you guys had fun. Sorry fireworks are not allowed, what a bummer!

Anne said...

I thought I'd take the chance to look at your blog too...I can't believe it's already been 7 mo. since you had your baby boy! I'm glad you guys had a good 4th as well. Keep us posted on what happens with Caleb's boards test. We are so glad you guys are all happy. Have a good day!
Anne

Thomas Family said...

What a good idea! Neither Mark or I have spent very many 4th of July's in the USA - we didn't know what to do! We might have to try that next year.

Kim said...

It looks like you all had a great time in Prescott for the 4th of July! We might have to go there for a mini-trip to get out of this heat!
We also need to plan another G.N.O. sometime soon!

Frei Family said...

thank you so much for the popcorn ball!! it was super yummy!! Luckily I have an awesome beighbor who saw it and brough tit home with her-- and didnt even eat it! j/k!! Carlie saw it on the door step and brought it over on Sunday. Thank you so much for remembering me!!

Cara and Steve said...

Looks like you guys had an awesome 4th! I'm sure it felt great to be in some cooler weather :)

Siri said...

It looks like you had a really fun time. I love the picture with your little family by your "first house". Such a sweet family.

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS on the new home purchase!!! it is sooo cute =) haha
I am so glad you guys came- we had so much fun!! now we just need to plan a camping trip.... you're down, right??

emiflute said...

I really laughed out loud when I saw that pic of your fam in front of that house.Not only does it look like you bought your first house, it looks like the style youd get- all dressed up and cute. It sounds like you had lots of fun. Congrats to Caleb for passing!