Happy Fourth of July!!!

IndEpENDeNcE dAy!!!

We had a great holiday weekend...just wish we could have spent more time with Tyler. He was doing what he loves to do, though, getting the corn out to the people of Utah.

First off, we headed to the parade in Provo. This is a Jackson family tradition that I have made fun of for years, but now, brace yourselves, I enjoy it. It's pretty fun to watch the kids enjoying every float, every marching band, every horse (and the horse dropping scoopers behind them), and every "princess" wave. I still actually think parades in and of themselves are dumb, but the Jackson's know how to do it up right...here's how I would describe it:

Plenty of food,
And then there was some more food
Really really good food
And some drinks
Don't forget the food
Eating when you're hungry is for wimps!!!

Sydney before the donut...

And after

Yes, Target was having red, white, and blue sale we couldn't refuse!

After the parade we had an All American lunch at the Italian Place.

Then naps, then a BBQ at the Jackson's house. It was most delicious!

Next Day: July 5th Grandma Weezie's Day of Birth!!!

Happy Birthday MOM!!!

We love you for so many reasons. You are a wonderful mom, grandma, and friend. We hope you had a great day!
Trace: "I love to do puzzles with Grandma Weezie, and I love to sleepover at her house."
Syd: (just woke up from a nap, will have to get a quote later)

After we called G'Weezie and left her a pitchy happy birthday song on her voicemail, it was off to Riverside for some pool time!!! Just about everyone came, including the amazing Aunt Megan and Uncle Stef. It was great to have them home for the weekend! We miss you guys!