The 4th of July is one of our family's favorite holidays and we especially look forward to going back to our hometown for it. One of the best parts of the day is when the fighter jets fly over town, right above our heads, over the over pass and then back again... it's quite the amazing sight!
And Delta is a patriotic town so it's rare to not see someone standing with their hand on their heart as the flag passes by at the beginning of the parade...
We had a wonderful time hanging out with our entire family minus Jace and Cait and Tallin...
It was so much fun to be able to spend more time with my sister and her family also!
I have actually looked forward to this all year...
Being with all of the babies that had been born into our family. What an amazing thing this is. What an amazing blessing it has been to watch our family grow in such an amazing way and we were so glad that cousins/uncle/nephews got to be together for such a great celebration!
It was so much fun to be able to spend more time with my sister and her family also!
I have actually looked forward to this all year...
Being with all of the babies that had been born into our family. What an amazing thing this is. What an amazing blessing it has been to watch our family grow in such an amazing way and we were so glad that cousins/uncle/nephews got to be together for such a great celebration!
Looks like Jared is enjoying the hug too!
With great grandpa and his favorite aunt..
Kailee Anne
With great grandpa and his favorite aunt..
Kailee Anne
Jalene came to celebrate with us!
It was fun to have her and Tanner celebrating with us!
It was fun to have her and Tanner celebrating with us!
Posing for mama...
Kami, Jalene and
Kalli... They had so much fun hanging out with Jalene.
It was so wonderful to have everyone together... Jace and Cait missed out.
I told Cait I don't love that we have to share her with her family
but they thought they better go visit now because she is going to be going to school
and with the baby coming in the winter, they had to get there now while they can!
So, except for Jace, Cait and Tallin, we had the whole family together!!!
Kami, Jalene and
Kalli... They had so much fun hanging out with Jalene.
It was so wonderful to have everyone together... Jace and Cait missed out.
I told Cait I don't love that we have to share her with her family
but they thought they better go visit now because she is going to be going to school
and with the baby coming in the winter, they had to get there now while they can!
So, except for Jace, Cait and Tallin, we had the whole family together!!!
And poor Kassi... she was joking that she needs to find herself a military man. Hayden, Being the good brother that he is... he went and got her one, and he brought his friend along! haha... they just came by to say hello. I love this girl... she is so fun and happy and her joy is contageous so we were all having fun!!!
This year Shayne and his older boys were on a trek and missed the 4th in Delta but Kerry and the girls (and Jarom) came because really... it just isn't the 4th if you aren't in Delta!!! We were glad that they came anyway!!!
And then there is Jax!!!
So excited that we got to celebrate his very first 4th of July together!
This little boy is such a blessing and we love watching him grow!
Grandpa in the background because real men wear pink!!!
So excited that we got to celebrate his very first 4th of July together!
This little boy is such a blessing and we love watching him grow!
Grandpa in the background because real men wear pink!!!
Noah was helping Jared with his bottle... what a great uncle! And Grandma's sweet Gabe ready for the parad also! What a lucky grandma I am to get to have all of the grandbabies together... too much sweetness and fun!!!
Willie is Noah's best buddy!
I look at this sweet baby boy and am amazed at how blessed we are to have him. Last year I was days away from delivery and worried and wondering how it was all going to go,
and now... here we are, loving this little man!!!
and now... here we are, loving this little man!!!
Parade Time!!!
The celebrations started a little early for Gabe so he isn't sure if he is tired, or if he wants to have fun... No worries, we won him over...
I love this picture of Wyatt and Gabe... It is so typical of the world we live in...
Gabe is checking out something on Wyatt's phone. The little kids seem to be born with the ability to use cell phones and iPods!
Gabe is checking out something on Wyatt's phone. The little kids seem to be born with the ability to use cell phones and iPods!
And.... Kalli!!!
Tanner is getting to know his cousin Rhiley!
Shalum and Candice ready to enjoy the parade... and Jax fell fast asleep!
Aunt Kinzee and Uncle Hyrum helping Gabe out!!!
Wyatt and his little buddy Noah!
Kassi and the girls!
This boy is ready for the parade!!!!
Tanner loving on Rhiley...
But poor Jalene (sorry, didn't meant to get you yawning! lol)
But poor Jalene (sorry, didn't meant to get you yawning! lol)
Great Aunt Tammy...
She was telling Gabe that she will help him get some candy because
She is his GREAT Aunt.
She told him that she has always been a great aunt, but now she officially has the title!!!
She was telling Gabe that she will help him get some candy because
She is his GREAT Aunt.
She told him that she has always been a great aunt, but now she officially has the title!!!
And we can't even GO to the parade until Kassi has helped do everyone's hair!!! :)
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Awww.. Grandpa loves this little boy!
He calls him Newt..
Don't ask... it's kind of evolved from Isaac Newton
downt to Newton and Grandpa just goes with Newt!
He loves his grandpa though and he is such a fun little man...
It's amazing to see his personality come out...
Amazing that he seems to have a completely different personality than his brother has but they are both so amazing and fun!
Love this sweet boy and loved spending his first 4th together too!!!
He calls him Newt..
Don't ask... it's kind of evolved from Isaac Newton
downt to Newton and Grandpa just goes with Newt!
He loves his grandpa though and he is such a fun little man...
It's amazing to see his personality come out...
Amazing that he seems to have a completely different personality than his brother has but they are both so amazing and fun!
Love this sweet boy and loved spending his first 4th together too!!!
We tried to get everyone together for a picture to send to Tallin but of course,
It's the 4th, in Delta and keeping the boys anywhere near us for pictures
But we got part of them!!!
But we got part of them!!!
Silly Shalum, Candice and Jax...
They were spying on us, peeking around the corner to check on what we were doing!
They were spying on us, peeking around the corner to check on what we were doing!
Love hanging with my girls!!!
