Our 4th

We had a great 4th, er, 3rd of July. Saturday was the parade, fireworks, etc. The parade in Rexburg; historically cold. Seriously, it was 49F when we left the house at 9am. And it warmed up to about 56F by the end of the parade. Fortunately, I still had some comforters in the back of the van. It didn't impair the parade at all. It was the best it's been in a long time. I'd like to say my fingers were too cold to take any pictures, but the truth is, I forgot my camera.

After the parade, we all drove down to Grandma & Grandpa Bowen's for a BBQ. Idaho Falls was at least 10 degrees warmer. I'd say about 71F. Perfect, perfect 'being outside' weather. I'd like to say that I was stuffing my face with grilled burgers & dogs, so I was too busy to take any pictures, but I'd be telling a half-truth! I was otherwise occupied, gorging on picnic yummies, yes, but I again forgot my camera.


The day warmed up a little in Rexburg & we had some fun outside time. We headed over to Mom & Dad Penrod's later in the evening. This time, I remembered my camera. We had fireworks from dusk until way past bedtime.

Dad lighting the kid's sparklers

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We were graced with a gorgeous sunset. I looked over and it was like a framed picture! I had the camera clicking way too many pics, then back to fireworks. Then we'd glance at the horizon again & it would have changed to an even more impressive vista. Camera out again. Repeat about 4 times. Each one was better than the first. It was hard to pick just one. I have a favorite for each phase!

Of course, here's Jacqui looking so edible & yummy!


I think Jacqui was the only one with the right balance of firework interest. She liked them, but knew to give them their distance. I had the other spectrum of kid with Mairyn & Grant wanting to burn the town down & Eliza refusing to even touch a sparkler!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! I love the 4th of July!