The 4th of July

After my last post in Greeley, we started our epic 4th of July adventure.  We (the four of us in our little family plus Grandma Allen and StacyAnn) got up early on the 3rd, drove to pick up our rental car, then started our trip from Ft. Collins, CO to Blanding, UT.  The drive wasn't too bad, and we arrived in Vail, CO just in time for lunch - where we shared a couple of pizza's and then got back on the road.  Our two car caravan made it to Blanding for dinner where we met up with the Craig & Lindsay Allen family, the Danny & Aleena Royer family, and the Royers in residence.  We all settled in for the night in anticipation for the holiday that we would celebrate the next day.

The next day was quite enjoyable.  We all went to the parade and the games & booths at the park south of town.  We then went home, had naps and lunch, and played games until dinner and then most of us went to see the 29th annual EOTS Melodrama.  After the melodrama we went to see the fireworks.  MayLynn enjoyed dancing to the music and seeing the fireworks.  Owen said that the 4th of July is his favorite holiday because of the fireworks. Then we got the tired kids home and all went to bed.  

The next day we continued to celebrate in a quite Blanding sort of way.  We played games, went boating out at the lake, ate good food and enjoyed spending the time together.  I really enjoyed having both the Allen and Royer families together and appreciate their willingness to travel to spend the holiday with us. The cousins were able to play, the adults were able to get to know each other better, and the teenagers were able to take turns playing with the kids and the adults.  

Living in the midwest for the past 6 years has helped me gain a greater appreciation for the time that we get to spend with our families.  Thanks for helping to make this 4th of July a wonderful, family filled holiday!