Saturday, July 5, 2008

4th of July!



Our annual ward breakfast proved to be the best yet. Pancakes never taste better than they do at the Ten Mile Ward 4th of July Breakfast! We had a great turn out and enjoyed the speakers, music, flag ceremony, and seeing all the kids decked out in red, white, and blue.

Following the breakfast we went for a bike ride to the fireworks booth. The boys and Jay stayed behind to clean up the tables/chairs while Avery and I got a head start. She did so well considering her set of wheels, but this was my view of Slow Poke Rodriguez the whole 2 miles (4 miles round trip.) Needless to say, I can't wait for her 4th birthday - you guessed it, a new bike!



After picking out our whopping $20 of fountains and flowers we went home to bake and get ready for our BBQ and fireworks party.





It was fun to have ward members and neighbors gather together to eat, share stories, swim (aka splash the girls), and light off fireworks. I couldn't believe it when I realized that my Zack (nearly 9 now!) was the big boy of the party lighting everyone's sparklers. What a great day to enjoy our freedom celebrating the events that started it all not so long ago.


11 comments:

  1. Looks like so much fun! Your desserts look awesome!!

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  2. Wow Ess! You guys have been SO BUSY!!! HOLY COW! P.S. I like your braces, you look great!!!! I couldn't see them, just could tell by your smile, eheh. I LOVE YOU!!!

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  3. Your cakes are the best and I bet the flag cake tasted as good as it looked.

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  4. Hello from Wyoming. I finally figured out how to get to your blog. As usual you are having a party!!!!! It looks fun. Happy July. Robin

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  5. Looks like a fun day! I can't believe how long Avery's hair is!

    :)

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  6. Happy 4th! Looks like a fun party. We could have used Zack's expertise here with the lighting of the sparklers.

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  7. Hey are you guys gonna make it to our house for Sydney's birthday whenyou are in town?! We would love to have you all!

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  8. You are so creative! Loved the cake and cookies and can imagine the wonderful memories you are making as a family. Good job! mom

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  9. looks like a great time and your kids are adorable!!

    I love your flag cake, I'll have to remember that for next year!

    And don't forget to post on our 'damsels' site!

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  10. Looks like fun. We miss the Ten mile breakfast & of course your family. Love you guys!! Have a great summer.

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  11. I am amazed every time I see a picture of Avery how much she is your little clone! :) Too cute!

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