4th of July 2012

Finally time to post about my favorite holiday ever.  It's always the same every year. We spend a few days in Liberty Utah up by the Noel family cabin.  Usually a day at the lake and then the actual fourth is spent at Liberty park.  There is a small town parade in the morning and the kids are always dressed up real festive, all the grand kids are loaded in the decorated trailer and my dad drives them down the road so everyone can cheer and the kids can throw candy.  Then there is a breakfast along with booths and games all day.

 

 We have to take a few minutes out of our busy day to take some pictures of these beautiful festive little people.

 And the excitement is always enough to just poop you right out.

 And then my cute little nieces seem to always put their money together to buy some little treasure for my kiddos. This year a little princess costume for our little princess. 

 Marie mooches treats off of anyone who will let her......which isn't too hard since most of us just can't say no to this little one.

 The fourth of July is not the fourth of July without a lot of watermelon and Marie does not want to waste one bit.

 A game of horse shoes and some cousin time...good for the soul.

 Maybe not totally excited to share a soda, but it makes mom feel better then giving them each their own can of pure sugar.

 And my cute parents.  Mom Noel with endless energy and my cute dad who has completely lost all of his.

 And where else can you go fishing with your bare hands in a massive pool for your own trout? 

 These are some lucky blessed kids who get to see both Grandmas and many times together at the same party.

The day is never complete without a ride on the tractor Caterpillar.

We always end the day with dinner and then a huge dance at dusk....and of course fireworks at dark.  Like I said it really is just the perfect holiday at the perfect place.