This year for the 4th, we were kind of lazy. We didn't plan too much, and just relaxed most the day. We did go to Colonial Days, which is a part of Provo's big Freedom Days Festival. They recreate the colonial American times, it is really neat. Hallie even got to sit on President Lincoln's lap. She most definitely did NOT enjoy it though, she screamed and screamed! It must have been the beard. We actually have a picture of it, but it is on our other camera, but when I get the pictures off we will most definitely be posting it.
After that, we just hung out at the park with Chad and Angela. The boys played horseshoes, and broke 2 more of our horseshoes. How that is possible is beyond me. Then we went back up to my parents for dinner, volleyball, playing outside, relaxing, fireworks, and playing with glow sticks! Luckily my parent have great neighbors who let us come sit in their back yard to watch the big firework show from the Stadium of Fire, from the edge of the hill. What more do you need out of the 4th of July? Hallie stayed up the WHOLE time, and was SO good. She was such a trooper, and had a lot of fun.
Also, yesterday at church, we sang the National Anthem, and everyone stood to sing it. It started with a couple people and just spread. I don't know why that stood out to me so much, but it was really neat to see the patriotism, and remember those who have fought for our freedoms. It was just really neat, the feeling of the room totally changed.
After that, we just hung out at the park with Chad and Angela. The boys played horseshoes, and broke 2 more of our horseshoes. How that is possible is beyond me. Then we went back up to my parents for dinner, volleyball, playing outside, relaxing, fireworks, and playing with glow sticks! Luckily my parent have great neighbors who let us come sit in their back yard to watch the big firework show from the Stadium of Fire, from the edge of the hill. What more do you need out of the 4th of July? Hallie stayed up the WHOLE time, and was SO good. She was such a trooper, and had a lot of fun.
Also, yesterday at church, we sang the National Anthem, and everyone stood to sing it. It started with a couple people and just spread. I don't know why that stood out to me so much, but it was really neat to see the patriotism, and remember those who have fought for our freedoms. It was just really neat, the feeling of the room totally changed.
Playing at the park
Whitney 
Audrey 
Making fun creations out of glow sticks. These girls are creative! I was very impressed. 
Watching the neighbors fireworks. 
Most of the crew 
Hallie and her glow sticks
She thought they were pretty great
Our family 4th of July picture
Angela & Chad...thanks for playing with us! We love you guys!
I also realized that this was Hallie's last, FIRST, holiday...or major holiday at least. I told Eric that and he reminded me that there is still Utah's state holiday, Pioneer Day. But it is her last national holiday. In fact, she will turn one six weeks from today! How crazy is that?!
I also realized that this was Hallie's last, FIRST, holiday...or major holiday at least. I told Eric that and he reminded me that there is still Utah's state holiday, Pioneer Day. But it is her last national holiday. In fact, she will turn one six weeks from today! How crazy is that?!Anyway, we hope you all had a great 4th of July.
(more pictures to come)
7 comments:
I can't wait to see that picture of Hallie and Mr. Lincoln!
Wow, that is so neat about the national anthem and people standing. I just got teary reading that! I just love this country!
First of all, I can't believe Hallie will turn one in six weeks! Wow! That is crazy. She is too cute.
Secondly, I'm excited to see the picture of her on President Lincoln's lap - it sounds like a funny one. :)
I'm glad you had a fun Fourth of July!
Looks like you guys had a fun 4th! Holy cow Hallie is the cutest and getting so BIG! Every time I see her every Sunday, she seems bigger and getting more beautiful :) You guys are so great.
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Hey! I love your 4th of July post! Cute pics! I've wanted to invite you to Gracelyn's blessing this Sunday but haven't known your email so until I find it out I'll send you the invitation via blog "leave your comment!" Here is the invite:
Gracelyn May Cragun is here is say
That coming soon is her "Blessing Day!"
Happy is she to tell you the news
And if you don't come she'll for sure cry the blues!
The date is this Sunday, July 12th at 9
And if you could be there it would be oh, so fine!
So here is the address: 820 North Locust Lane
It's the first chapel you come to if heading East (and then North half a block) you maintain.
After our church
A lunch we will eat
In our backyard at 12:15
With a few yummy treats!
So if you can come
Bring a salad to share
We'll have everything else
And would love to have you there!
It's occasions like this
That sure mean a lot
With family and friends
We're so thankful we've got!
Love,
Nate, Diana & Gracelyn
P.S. Our home address is 640 N. 600 E. Call us with any questions! We love you all!
Let's be walking buddies then! I think once a week would be perfect! Let's do it like the same day every week. Do you prefer a certain day? Friday mornings would be the best for me. Let me know...I'm excited!
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