Blogging is getting away from me this year...too much wedding planning :) But, this blog has been so useful in helping to remember details - I just finished scrapbooking 2008 and often referenced blog posts from that time frame for details.
The Fourth of July fell on a Wednesday this year, so there really wasn't a long weekend for the Fourth. On Tuesday night (July 3), Dave made reservations for he and I, and Gibson and Jackson at Toro. The Scottsdale Princess was hosting a Freedom Fest with music and fireworks and to get in you either had to be a hotel guest or dine at one of their restaurants. We had never been to Toro (I had never even heard of it), but it was excellent!
On the actual day, Mom again hosted a party and fireworks. This is her favorite holiday, and the backyard and location of the house is perfect for viewing the AZ Country Club fireworks.
My favorite nephews - Owen and Uriah
My favorite fiancee - DH
Eating dinner
Uriah telling Jackson "you have to go swimming with me now!"
Dad and Owen
Colby and Uriah
Owen was done swimming and I don't know what Dave is doing :)
Kyle setting off fireworks in memory of Grandma Hazel. She bought a bunch of fireworks for July 4th 2013 and we have done them for her every year since then.
Red, white and blue popsicles. I used a recipe from Against All Grain and it actually turned out quite well. The red is strawberries, white is coconut milk and blue is blueberries. These will make another appearance in the future.
Me, Mom and Kellyn
Ending the night with some sparklers
