HAPPY BURTHDAY, 'MERICA!
our Independence Day celebrations started off with an awesome ward party. bo had quite a bit to do with the planning and crying out of the party and I have to say, it was a huge success.
we started with a bbq, thanks to Jacob for grilling all of the hot dogs and burgers to perfection. followed by the annual bike parade (so happy to see this tradition that my primary presidency started years ago is still going strong!), along with water games, a slip slide, and kickball!
the afternoon was filled with swimming and bike riding.
that evening we all met at lari and bo's house for the most delicious dinner of chicken tikka masala, grilled veggies and naan. after dinner, bo set up the slip n slide in their front yard.
oh, and Sammy discovered root beer!!!
bo made sure these kids were ready to fly with some non-nutritive cereal varnish (aka soap).
lari earns some serious "awesome-est aunt" points with her slip n slide abilities!
after a water balloon fight with the neighbors and some sparklers for the kiddos, bo Jacob and Andrew worked put on an amazing fireworks display that I'm sure would make Uncle Sam proud :)
after fireworks (and right before bed) we made a giant sheet of smores to end our festivities! all that was missing was Chris, who had to work in Arkansas :(
2 comments:
There is just nothing better than 4th of July with a big batch of cousins. And s’mores!! I’ve never seen that idea to make a big bunch before. Definitely doing that! For myself, of course.
This is one of my favorite 4th of July's ever! So glad we were all together...and that no one got burned-ha!
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