4th of July

The 4th of July is my second favorite holiday next to Christmas. I love the hot weather (if I'm not pregnant), I love BBQ's and hanging out with family outside. Summertime makes me happy! This year we went to Ben's Grandpa Chuck's house and had his famous hamburgers. Then he had the Deseret Peak pool in Tooele reserved from 8pm to 10pm. The fireworks started at 9:30 this year so we just watched from the pool. At Grandpa's we all shot the potato gun, they claim my potato went the highest, but I'll be honest, I couldn't even see the thing. At the pool Ryan went down the water slide all by himself with Ben at the bottom to catch him. We had a very fun time, and we're grateful Grandpa gets the pool for us!
Grandma Linda and Ethan
Ryan smashing some cans together.
Kelly, Shayla, and Ethan
Phoebe (I hope I'm spelling her name right), Ethan, and Raygan. Phoebe is Ben's aunt Annette's little girl, and Raygan is Ben's brother Rob's little girl. Phoebe and Ethan were born an hour apart. And Raygan is 2 months older than them.

At Deseret Peak Pool. Liz, Rick, and my mom came over for the fireworks. I was grateful she was there helping while Ben was playing with his brothers.

On our way home across highway 201 from the Magna golf course a fire started. It was HUGE. It took down at least 15 power poles that I saw, and just kept spreading. I assume it was from the fireworks but I'm not sure. It was an amazing site. I hope no one got hurt! It sure woke us up for the rest of our drive home at 11:30pm.