Happy 4th of July, 2012

We had a great 4th of July this year!  We were able to head down to Orem on July 3, and spend the night with my parents.  We were up bright and early the next morning to head over to Provo to watch the hot air balloons.  By the time we got there, they were all up in the air, so we pulled over and watched for a few minutes.  Ellie loved the Pig hot air balloon.  

I was a little disappointed because I think Ellie would have really enjoyed seeing all of the balloons as they were blowing up.  On our way home, we noticed they were landing in the University mall parking lot so we made sure to stop and watch them as the were on the ground.  It really is so cool and I am always amazed at how big they are!  

Ellie had croup last Saturday and still wasn't quite up to a lot of stuff, so we decided to veto the parade and just hang out until heading up to Layton for a BBQ.  

 Lots of yummy food and family.  Ellie played in her little pool.

Then she played music with Uncle Derrick and Eric-I love this picture.  They are so good and always take the time to play with her.  She loves them so much!

Daddy taught her all about rolling down hills

We did the annual family snap war...seriously crazy fun!  We even change shirts because of how the snaps burn them!  Ellie was not a fan at all and we had to go inside for a lot of it.  She did decide it was okay to step on the snaps...

Later that night we headed to the Layton city fireworks.  Ellie had a little bit of a hard time with these when they were loud, but overall she loved them.  

Grandma Judy got her a fun glow wand and glow bracelets!

Grandpa got to be the lucky one she snuggled with.

She fell asleep just before the finale:) 

  We had a great day and are lucky to have family close enough that we can see them for the holidays!