We started the day at their Stake Breakfast and Flag Ceremony. The Scouts did a great job of presenting the flag. The breakfast was delicious, as usual. They always serve eggs, ham, fruit, and fresh homemade scones with honey butter. Seriously, I could eat 10 of them!
Even Zachary could eat a yummy scone. We just had to leave off the honey butter!
We couldn't leave before playing at the playground. The kids love swings and would stay here all day, if we let them. They love being pushed, as long as it is not too high!
Elizabeth did great at pumping her legs and leaning into the swing. She got going pretty high without us having to push her!
After the breakfast, we usually head over to the neighborhood parade and carnival. Since Kelly and Karla have moved and are no longer part of the neighborhood, we did not go this year. I am not gonna lie...I kinda missed it. It was always so fun to see all the kids with their bikes and wagons decorated in red, white, and blue. Oh well...maybe I need to organize a kid's parade in our neighborhood next year!
In past years, after the carnival it would be time to head to Kelly and Karla's backyard for hours of fun with all of their water toys...pools, slip 'n slides, and water tables. However, all of that is in storage this year so we opted for watching a movie in our basement theater before the bbq began.
Adam and Tifani, along with Kena, Kate, Jack, and Tyler arrived around 4:00pm. We hosted the bbq at our home, since we are the only ones with a grill. The kids disappeared to our neighborhood park and the adults sat in the air-condition and chatted. It was a nice time and the food was delicious, especially the ribs!
At sundown, we headed to Adam and Tifani's home, where you can see the entire Salt Lake Valley from their front porch. It is amazing to sit at their home and watch the skyline filled with thousands of fireworks! We stayed out way too late but had a blast!
We were kinda worried about today since many of our traditions were going to have to change...but you know what...the day was a huge success. It just confirms to me that it doesn't matter what you do...it only matters who you are with.
We had a great day because we were surrounded by family!
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