4th of July

This year was pretty different from our usual celebrations for the fourth, but we had such a great time! Originally, Devin had to work for most of the day, so we weren't really going to plan anything. He got his shift covered at the last minute, but still had to work just a few hours in the morning. Since our plans were up in the air until the night before, we weren't able to make it to any of our family parties. Devin worked until about 12:30 and I stayed home, slept in and cleaned the house. 

He got home shortly before the Medley's got to our house! Jared and Lynn have become some of our greatest friends and we love getting together with them! I feel like I need to make a reference chart or something about all the people in my life, because I talk about them on my blog often, but I always think people won't remember who they are! Jared was our wedding photographer, and long time climbing friend of Devin's, and he and Lynn have the most adorable little girl, Ellie who we adore! They've also got the sweetest aussie named Rosie that Cooper gets along with really well! 

When everyone got to our house, we had some snacks and then headed straight for the pool! It was so nice and not even crowded and Ellie loved swimming! She was so fun to watch, and it was the perfect temperature to be in the pool! 

After swimming, we started grilling! We don't have a grill, but the park area in our backyard does, so we took advantage of it and the boys got some hot dogs started while Lynn and I put together salad and sweet potato fries. The food was delicious and we had so much fun playing games, playing with Ellie and talking. It was the perfect afternoon! By about 7:00, they had left and we were settling in for a night at home. We rented a movie on apple TV and after a few texts from friends, we turned it off half way through and decided at the last second to go watch the Sandy City Hall fireworks from Jordan High School. 

We met up with a big group there and tried and failed to play hackysack (I just didn't understand!), and then the fireworks started! It was a pretty impressive show, but we were really tired and went home right away! It was a pretty great holiday if you ask me!

 

< this was the most patriotic thing i had in my closet! 

> cooper wore his red bandanna today in celebration. he looks so serious in this photo, it cracks me up.

 

ellie getting ready to go swim! see what i mean?! she's just the cutest!