4th of July Fun

We had a great 4th of July together as a family. In the morning we went to the ward breakfast and primary bike parade. Hyrum had so much fun on his little tricycle. He can't quite reach the pedals, but that didn't slow him down.

Proud little "winner"!

Later in the evening we had some friends over for a barbecue and then we topped the night off with some fireworks. William went to bed before the fireworks started so he missed out on the fun, but Hyrum was able to enjoy them. He wasn't quite sure what to think of the sparklers. I think he actually enjoyed the ice cream truck that drove by more than he did waving the sparkler around. It was fun to watch Dave help him. It was even more fun to watch Dave turn into a little kid again as he lit the fireworks. Oh how I love being a wife and mother!

I feel blessed to have such a wonderful family and today, especially, I have felt great gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy as a family in this country. It's hard to imagine what life would be like under other circumstances. We're grateful for those who have fought and who continue to fight so valiantly to defend our freedoms. We will be eternally indebted unto them.