This year we drove down to Huntsman Springs in Driggs for their Celebrate America Fireworks show. We had never been before but so many people told us how amazing it was that we decided to give it a try. We even talked my mom into going with us. The best part was that is was at the end of June so we could still light off our own fireworks on the 4th.
We drove down a little early so we could grab some dinner at my favorite Thai place and then headed over to find a parking spot and grab ourselves a section of grass. While we waited for it to get dark we got to listen to the Beach Boys play on the stage and the girls had fun running around and coloring. When the fireworks started we were completely blown away! It was the best show I had ever seen and when Lee Greenwood took the stage to sing God Bless the U.S.A. live in the middle we were all so touched. It was amazing! We decided to make it an annual family tradition.
Emily was beyond excited to get an invitation in the mail from her teacher inviting her whole 5th grade class over for a summer water party. She came home tired and soaked but only because she had so much fun. She loved getting to hang out with all her friends from school in the middle of the summer as well as seeing her teacher again.
While I went to visit my sister for the weekend the girls were excited to have a weekend with their dad. They woke up Saturday morning and went to a Junior Ranger Class. They learned a lot and had a ton of fun. They also fed ducks, went hiking, and had a picnic lunch. Then they found a pond to fish in. They didn't catch anything but the girls are already excited to plan another fun trip. They are lucky to have such an amazing dad!
I love summer. I love having the girls home every day. We have already had some fun to kick off the no-school season and I am determined to enjoy every moment!
Emily was pretty excited for tryouts this year. She was trying out for the same company so a lot of the pressure was off and one of her best friends was moving up and trying out with her so they were happy to be able to practice together. It was a challenge though since the last week of school fell on the same week as tryouts. Emily had field trips almost every day and came home super tired before she even started practicing. The only part of the dance she was worried about was a four point turn but one of the older girls took some time to come and help her and that made all the difference. In no time at all she had it down and felt like she rocked her tryout. We were still excited when the congratulations letter came. Another fun year of dancing here we come!
