The Fourth of July- one of our favorite days of the year! I love everything about this holiday. We started off the day with belgian waffles topped with whipped cream, raspberries and blueberries. We have to add a little red, white and blue to every part of the day!
I've been trying to teach Chase all about America and what we are celebrating, so we made this flag together. Chase's favorite art projects are ones where I cut and he glues. We gave Hudson the red and blue crayons and he went to town on a piece of construction paper as well.
After naps we headed up to my parents house (even though they are out of town) for a little BBQ and swim party! We met up with Will and Katie and baby Nora, as well as most of Katie's family. It was a blast! Everyone was so sweet, patient, and adoring with the boys- I don't think Chase stopped talking for about 7 hours straight. Both boys just completely adore their new little cousin- I just love these pictures of Hudson checking out baby Nora!
The boys love to swim and had a blast in the pool! After dinner Chase even got back in for another hour when Hudson went to bed. One of the other highlights of the night for these boys was Katie's brother Dan, who brought his brand new puppy! My boys love dogs and went nuts over that little puppy! Hudson was screeching "Doggie! Woof woof!" as high as his little voice could go! After everyone was waterlogged we closed the pool and got ready for fireworks! My parents house is the best place in the world to watch fireworks- we sat on their balcony and could see fireworks going constantly all over the valley- it's an amazing show! Chase was so excited about fireworks. He got a little confused between making s'mores and the fireworks and was calling them "fire graham crackers" which later shortened to just "fire-grahams". Everything is a little better with an over-enthusiastic 3 year old.
4th of July is such a wonderful holiday. We felt so lucky to get to celebrate as a family. Especially after living abroad, I am just so thankful for this amazing country. There is truly no other place I'd rather live and raise my family. God Bless America!
I've been trying to teach Chase all about America and what we are celebrating, so we made this flag together. Chase's favorite art projects are ones where I cut and he glues. We gave Hudson the red and blue crayons and he went to town on a piece of construction paper as well.
After naps we headed up to my parents house (even though they are out of town) for a little BBQ and swim party! We met up with Will and Katie and baby Nora, as well as most of Katie's family. It was a blast! Everyone was so sweet, patient, and adoring with the boys- I don't think Chase stopped talking for about 7 hours straight. Both boys just completely adore their new little cousin- I just love these pictures of Hudson checking out baby Nora!
Ahhh, I don't think we've ever spent a fourth of July in Kaysville! The closest we came was probably when you got married. Obviously something that needs to be remedied - it looks way fun! So glad you guys had such a great holiday!!
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