Happy Hillbilly 4th of July!

We had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! We started out on Saturday attending a bbq at an old friends house. Good times were had by all, even Taylee. She conquered the massive hill in their backyard, announcing to the whole party "I did it!" when she reached the top. We kept her out a little later than we should have, but were glad to find that she did just fine. She didn't find her way to her crib until after midnight! Her normal bedtime is well before nine.

On Sunday we spent the afternoon at the Roy Aquatic Center. We all enjoyed an afternoon of fun in the sun!

On Monday, the 4th, we headed to Ogden for the Hot Rockin' 4th Demolition Derby! If you've never been to a derby, I suggest you check it out. It's a hillbilly event for sure, but way fun! Taylee was manageable, and really liked it when each new heat would begin and all the cars would be revving their engines and roaring around hitting each other. We taught her to say "car go boom!" I hope she doesn't remember this when she turns 16! The fireworks display afterwards was excellent, and the first that Taylee was actually aware of. She loved it, pointing at the fireworks and exclaiming "whoa!!" and "pitty!" (pretty!). We headed home after the event, and by this time it was nearly 11 pm. Once again, well past bedtime. She would fall asleep in the car, then suddenly awaken and yell "car boom!" She did this several times on the way home. It was hilarious!

We are so grateful we have our independence to celebrate! God Bless America!

P.S. Yes, these are the best pictures I have from the 4th, because I forgot my camera, so I was using my phone, which has a poor excuse for a camera.

P.P.S. Taylee didn't drain a whole coke in this last photo. But we did let her taste a little dribble!