Please excuse the picture overload...it was just too hard to pick a few! We feel so blessed to live in America. We loved having a day to celebrate our country and it really couldn't have been more fun. Our little town did an awesome job making a fun and very memorable day for our little family!
We started off the day by running the 5K. What a great way to start the day! Heidi was whining for half of it because she wanted to get out and run. She didn't understand why her dad wouldn't stop the stroller. Savanna is a hoot during the races. She talks and squeals at all the people she sees and then after about ten minutes crashes until the race it over. Heidi loves it when Savanna is awake because she has someone to visit with. It's when Savanna falls asleep that Heidi starts whining.
Hooray for Jeff pushing the stroller! We love our double jogging stroller, but running with a stroller is no easy task--no matter how nice it is. We could have someone watch the girls at the park while we race, but the truth is we love having our girls with us so I am glad Jeff is willing to do the hard work! It was quite windy and Jeff said the stroller was like a parachute...even though it was windy, we were SO happy the race started earlier than our last one and the cool breeze felt really nice (when we weren't running straight into it, that is).
Heidi has really always been good with Savanna, but as Savanna gets more and more interactive, Heidi is completely smitten with her sister. It is the most precious thing to watch. They absolutely adore each other. Heidi loves to make her giggle and has even gotten to the point where she gives Savanna her favorite toys so she can have a turn. One day I walked with the girls to the library and Savanna started to fuss so I took her out for a minute. Heidi said, "Please, please, please don't take my best friend! I need my friend back!" It was very sweet.
Heidi had a great time at the parade. The wind had stopped and it was a little toasty by the time it started, but Heidi didn't care. She was dancing in the street to the music, waving at everything that passed, running to pick up candy, and laughing with all her friends. We think Heidi is so hilarious...of course we do. We're her parents. Now that she is starting to get less shy and yap at anyone who will listen, we get other people telling us what a cute, funny little ham she is. She was telling everyone around us, "That's my mom, that's my dad, that's my Savanna, and I'm Heidi." Then she was instructing all the kids on how to get the best jump--"First you bend way down like this. Watch me. Then you just jump way up like this. Wow, that was a good one. Did you see that?"
We walked over to the Fort Bridger site after the parade. They had a free day and all sorts of fun activities for the kids. We didn't stay a super long time because we were all tired and hungry and the girls needed naps if they were going to make it to see the fireworks. Heidi saw kids playing in the river and she insisted on getting her feet wet too.
The town firework show was right across the street from us. We invited some of our friends over for a bbq and to watch the show. Have I mentioned how much we love our new town? We love it a lot. We have made so many amazing friends so quickly. We have felt so welcomed into the community and absolutely love the people we have met. Heidi has so much fun with all these girls. She especially likes the older girls and has been known to tell them what and how to play. It's quite funny to watch. During the fireworks they were all standing and holding hands at one point. It was precious. Heidi was very
disappointed when she realized everyone wasn't sleeping at her house. I love that she is at the age where she likes to play with other kids.
Oh, and did I mention that the weather was absolutely PERFECT? We have the most amazing summers because we don't usually get TOO hot and the evenings are just like I would expect it feels like in heaven.
I think sparklers might have been Heidi's favorite activity. I couldn't believe how well Savanna did! She managed to stay up for the whole show and wasn't even scared of the loud noises. She just snuggled into me and watched the show. I love that little trooper of mine. Everyone should have a baby like her.
Jeff was doing fireworks for the kids before the town show (he was having just as much fun as the kids). The kids would move around to wherever they could get the best view. This is one of my favorite pictures.
We couldn't have asked for a better, more perfect day!
We are so blessed to live in a free country.
Can't wait to celebrate again next year.
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