a glittering fourth of july

 

Nothing says summer like somersaults.:)

I kicked off the weekend by taking pictures of this gorgeous bride.

  It was too much fun, she is such a sweetheart.

 

{rooftop concert}

Friday night we met up with friends Joe, Heather, and their sweet boy Dallin for the rooftop concert in Provo.  Soooo much fun!  Nothing says summer like a free outdoor concert.  We had fun dancing, Grace and Dallin were really getting into it, ha ha.  So cute!

{Stadium of Fire Fireworks}

Saturday we had a nice, relaxing day.  That night we met the Bushmans for a fun night of fireworks!  

Matt and I both L.O.V.E. the fourth of July and fireworks, so needless to say it was awesome to have a whole weekend of celebrating.   

We weren't sure how Grace would like the fireworks because the ones after the rooftop concert really scared her, ha! By the end of the night I think she really liked them, Madi helped her to be very brave. :)

 throwing around the football and chatting before fireworks.  Delightful!

 Lexi and boyfriend Brad, aren't they cute?! ;)

Ashely brought her guitar, it was awesome.  She is really good!

 

Such a wonderful night!

{Provo Fourth of July Parade}

 

It was really fun to go to a parade, we would love to make it a tradition.  The weather on the fourth was just PERFECT.  We are thankful to escape the blistering heat in Oklahoma. We were lucky enough to have Regan join us!  He is a stud.  We have spent some good time with him lately, the other night we played for hours.  He is so fun to be around!  Anyway, the parade was sweet.  Here are a few highlights...

 Yes, Grace true to character squealed and cheered for everything.  I was surprised how much she liked it!

Below are the Payson bagpipes...ha ha!

 Of course, the missionaries.  People in the crowd sang, called to serve.  It was awesome!

and COSMO!

 

Grace was seriously loving this dog.

{Roberts Celebrations}

We had an AMAZING bbq during the day, made cupcakes (with the best cream cheese frosting ever, of course!)  and just played and talked at the house.   Below Grace and Grandpa sharing popcorn, they do it nearly every time we visit.  It is the sweetest. ever.

 

Little Buddies.  Never a dull moment.:)

{Fireworks with the Ensign Family}

Tanner's family invited us to do fireworks with them.  We love the Ensigns!  I was completely AMAZED at the show they put on.  They seriously could have charged admission. :) The big fireworks are legal this year because of all of the rain...woo hoo!  It was awesome.

 So awesome, right?!

Hooray for fourth of July celebrations!  This year was fantastic.