On the actual day of the fourth, we didn't have too many specific plans. We were planning on going camping with Stacie, but decided not to at the last minute. So we slept in and relaxed for most of the morning. Then we decided we better go do something. :)
Lunch:
We were hungry, so we headed to downtown Provo, to see what we could find. We decided to stop and try a new restaurant called Station 22. It was pretty good, I think I would get something else the next time we go though. But in the ten minute walk from our house to downtown, Hallie fell asleep in the stroller and had a good little nap. Though I wasn't thinking, and didn't sunscreen any part of her, thinking she'd be shaded by the stroller. Well her little legs hang out too far, and they got a little bit burnt.
Colonial Days:After we had some lunch, and tried to walk through the booths by the courthouse, we headed a couple blocks East to the Colonial Village. It's one of our favorite stops on the Fourth of July. The first year they started doing it, I was working at the Upholstery Shop at BYU and we did some work for them, and we have gone every year since. It's a fun little village that people are dressed in colonial attire, and they have some really neat displays about the history of the United States, and some great artifacts. They also bring the printing press outside of the museum and you can see how the Constitution would have been printed. It's actually really cool to go to.
This year was the first year Hallie was actually interested in the demonstrations they had, and some of the kids stuff they had going on.
She got to have a corn husk doll made for her.
Daddy let her ride on his shoulders.
Daddy let her ride on his shoulders.
Anyone who knows me well, knows I love fabric. I don't know what it is about it, but I seriously just love it. So these quilts were right up my alley. These yo-yos were probably each only an inch across.
And these hexagons were tiny! It's hard to tell in this picture, but that wood is the back of a chair. I can't imagine sewing them at all, but it was gorgeous! I just couldn't get over it.
There were these cute ladies drawing and cutting out peoples silhouettes
After a long wait, we had our turn, and Hallie sat really well. I forgot to take a picture of the final product though.
This cute man was showing us how they would have made ammunition in Colonial times. It was great to listen to him talk about it. He was very knowledgeable, yet made it very interesting too.
They also had a wood shop, where a man was pumping a lathe with his foot. It was amazing to watch him. He was turning out the most beautiful things. I'm sure he got a work out too.On our way out this lady was starting a chalk drawing.
Last, they had a couple Colonial type Army tents.
On the way out, one of my friends from high school stopped us, and gave Hallie and popcorn ball, which she loved! It was great to run into people you don't see often as well!
Last, they had a couple Colonial type Army tents.
On the way out, one of my friends from high school stopped us, and gave Hallie and popcorn ball, which she loved! It was great to run into people you don't see often as well!The Park:
Since Eric doesn't drink soda anymore, he is always trying something new that is non-carbonated. This is his current favorite. As you can see it was gone before we made it to the park.
Headed home...
Marcy & Ray's and Fireworks:
Since Hallie was awake and needed to run we decided to walk up to the new(ish)park on 400 N and 400 E. Some of our friends have been telling us we needed to go to it, but we hadn't made it yet. So since we were so close, we figured we might as well.
It was very hot, so we didn't stay too long, but it was definitely a fun little park.
Since Eric doesn't drink soda anymore, he is always trying something new that is non-carbonated. This is his current favorite. As you can see it was gone before we made it to the park.
Headed home...
Marcy & Ray's and Fireworks:After the park and having a little nap, we were invited to go to Marcy & Ray's with Angela & Chad. We had some awesome BBQ chicken, and great desserts! Hallie loved their little dogs, and hauled the poor dog around like this all night.
Anytime I'd tell her to carry it differently or anything Marcy said she's used to having kids carry her like that. But I just couldn't help but feel bad for this poor dog. :)
After a great dinner, we headed up to Thanksgiving Point to watch the fireworks. They shot them off right across the field from where we were, so they were super close. It was very fun, and Hallie (our firework lover) was in heaven!
Anytime I'd tell her to carry it differently or anything Marcy said she's used to having kids carry her like that. But I just couldn't help but feel bad for this poor dog. :)
After a great dinner, we headed up to Thanksgiving Point to watch the fireworks. They shot them off right across the field from where we were, so they were super close. It was very fun, and Hallie (our firework lover) was in heaven!We had a great day and it was really nice to not have too many plans.
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