Fabulous Fourth!

Wow! We had quite the 4th weekend. Jenn and Brandon were SO nice to invite us up to Lewiston to celebrate the 4th with them in the "HomeTown" Way! We were able to use Brandon's parents pop-up trailer, so we hitched up the rig and were on our way to Lewiston Utah. (which is about 20 miles north of Logan ;>) The drive was great, G.K. slept the whole way. When we got there we got all set up and went for a tour of the Lewiston State Bank. It is really cool I think we need to set up a savings account for G.K. there. Then we hit the only store and bought some candy -not like we needed it. On the way back to Jenn's parents house Brandon and Patrick both got their hair cut from the "barber" he is the only one in town who cuts hair, and he sure cuts it. They came out better looking than when they went in, even Vaughn thought so! Then we played and Jenn's mom cooked some really good lasagna.  We had Trevor's birthday party. Trevor turned 3 and is so adorable! He loves farming.. farm tractors, farm animals, even farm poop! He had us "city folk" cracking up!

Then we woke up bright and early for the Lewiston 5k border fun run. It was a lot of fun (sorry no pictures I really should have taken my camera). After the guys went to the fireman's breakfast and Jenn and I went back to get ready. We headed out to the parade and Lewiston did not disappoint! They had some really cute ponies and lots of royalty but they had the most candy I've ever seen! Patrick had caught a frisbee and had to use it to block the candy that was being pelted at us! G.K. really liked the parade but he was plum-tuckered out! Towards the end of the parade I walked him to the end of the street and he was out cold!

But then it was time for the carnival! There were a lot of fun booths and a lot of the food smelled really yummy. Jenn got some cotton candy and Brandon took G.K. down the slide. Patrick's favorite was the fireman hosing off the crowd. It was warm but not that warm! 

Then we headed to Jenn's Aunt and Uncle's house which is the mecca for the 4th! For real there were so many fun attractions there (the potatoes were delish!) They had a pinata, 3 water/jump blow-up really big toys, 2 pools, water guns, and a lot more too! Brandon and Courtney got into a water fight with the boys and Brandon ended up with a black eye. 

We were all exhausted. I think everyone took a nap. Patrick, G.K., and I all slept for about 3 hours that afternoon. When we woke up everyone was playing on the swings and trampoline. You can see G.K.'s smile looks just like Patrick's!

We went to the softball game and saw how awesome everyone in Lewiston. Jenn's cousins Becca and Vanessa and they are really really good. It was fun to watch. Then we went back to Jenn's parents to watch the fireworks and it was awesome. G.K. really liked them too I thought he would be scared but he did fall asleep. Wow what a day! I love that his first 4th of July was in Lewiston!

 On Sunday we went to Sacrament meeting and then ate and left. We were so spoiled by Jenn's Mom CeCille, all weekend she fed us such good food. It was all so yummy I don't know how she does it. I feel like such a moocher but she and Anthony both were so hospitable. They are the salt of the earth.