4th of July

Idaho Falls is my absolute most favorite place to spend the 4th of July. I love the parade, and the Pierson family "Pinks Hotdogs", and the incredible fireworks display. I missed it when we lived back East. If there is anyone who loves it more than me its my kids. Holidays with kids are awesome.

 Here are some pictures from the parade. Nic's dad always sets out early and gets us a good spot. Thanks Lloyd!

 Yes I have a huge belly. Seriously.

We spent the afternoon being lazy at my moms.

Then that night we put Sage to bed and took Mason to the fireworks. We went with my dad, Nikol and her two kids, Beau and Penni. Luckily we met up with Shay and Casey and were able to sit with Casey's family during the show. Matt even rode his bike down and watched with us. Mason loved the fireworks this year almost as much as last year. He even got up again and started jumping up and down when they started. He seriously thinks they are awesome.

 Here he is his jumping for joy.

I look forward to the 4th every year, and ever since our family reunion a few years ago I have found new meaning with the holiday. Its a day to enjoy my family and be so grateful that I am part of them and they are part of me. I am also super grateful for my husband who drove to Idaho Falls for Shay's wedding, went back to Salt Lake for a day and a half, then came back to Idaho Falls (while sick) just to spend the 4th with us. He got up at 4:30 am on the 5th and headed back to work. He often sacrifices things like sleep in order to spend time with our family. He really is pretty awesome. Don't tell him I told you so.