Happy 4th of July and Happy 16th Wedding Anniversary to me and Greg!

   I can't believe all the festivities we've had in just a one week span.  First it was Stadium of Fire in Provo which was SPECTACULAR!  Then it was the actual 4th of July and "Sidewalk of Fire" with the neighbors.  We first had a family barbecue in Riverton in the early evening with some of Greg's Blodgett cousins which was fun with lots of yummy food and then it was our 16th wedding anniversary on the 7th and then yesterday and today we've enjoyed some of American Fork's Steele Day festivities.  There was the Picnic in the Park which is always fun and then the parade this morning and if all goes well we'll be able to attend the concert and fireworks show at the High school tonight.  The band Kansas is performing which should bring back some early childhood memories.  It's really been a fun week over all but don't be fooled, there were days where all but Isaac got grounded to the house, screaming and yelling, (and I just might have been the most guilty in that department) as well as begging and pleading for chores to be done.  But I think the kids have had fun and my three boys are taking swim lessons and showing vast signs of improvement in just an 8 lesson period and have 5 more to go.  Now on to the photo proof of all our fun.

Brock's so cool he sleeps with sunglasses on!

Ready for "Stadium of Fire".

Brad Paisley was awesome!

The fireworks show was choreographed to music and was amazing!!

Carter enjoyed the show too.

Then there was some fun game playing at G & G's.

I hate to say it, but the boys definitely have the advantage here.

And here's just pure cousin fun!!  This is cute Sammy and Brock playing in Grandma's sand box.

Brock enjoying a sparkler at the "Sidewalk of Fire".  This was shortly before he stepped on a hot sparkler with his bare feet and was subsequently sad for the rest of the night.  Bad mom for not putting his shoes on.

This was just one portion of the fireworks everyone had contributed to the "show".  This is also just a small portion of the men that helped in the disbursement of these fireworks.

Pretty much a ball of fire but everyone loved it.

This is just one of the awesome photos we got on our Anniversary outing.  We had dinner at a yummy mexican restaurant and then drove the Alpine Loop starting in Provo and had some beautiful scenery to enjoy.

This was my Anniversary surprise after dinner.  I was more then happy when he tricked me into looking in the glove compartment.  I love surprises like that.

Us on the side of the road in front of a small water fall in American Fork Canyon.

And Mr. Moose who was standing on the side of the road waiting to wish us a happy anniversary.

This is typical Brock at swim lessons, climbing out so he can jump in and usually nowhere near his teacher.  It's good that she's a fast swimmer and that he has no fear of going under water.  He'd actually prefer to be under the water.  We may actually need to put him in Scuba Dive lessons instead.

The four of us with our faces painted at Picnic in the Park.  Their face painting stand is awesome.

Isaac's way to something sweet since there was no money to buy a sweet treat at one of the vending stations.

Kayli a few hours after her face being painted.  She worked most the night volunteering at one of the game booths.

Isaac and Carter on one of the many blow up toys.

Greg with his very first funnel cake.  It was yummy!!

And Carter with one of his first treats of the night and Mark is directly behind him with his back to the camera working at one of the game booths too.  He and Kayli have more fun helping out their Aunt Kristin at this event then just playing the games.  They get to drive golf carts around and hand out prizes and they love it.

Enjoying this morning's parade.

There was a serious gap at one point of the parade so Blaine and Mark went out and threw candy to kids who were dancing to keep the party going.

McClane trying to relax and sleep despite all the noise of the crowd and parade.

   So that's it!  Pretty crazy week really and plenty of excitement.  Sorry for the length of this post but things should slow down here for a few weeks at least.  Happy belated 4th of July to everyone!!