Celebrating the 4th

We've had a mini family reunion this week with my parents and sister Jenny who came out from Iowa, my brother Kevin who came up from Arizona, and my aunt Margaret and cousin Sarah with her nephew Jonathan who came up from New Mexico. Another bonus for still being in Utah. It would have been cool to have everyone together but it was great to have this many at one time. Family always makes a holiday more meaningful. Thanks for coming everyone!

Daniel, Spencer and I started out the 4th by going to a nearby duck pond which Spencer absolutely loved.

He has this habit of walking with his hands behind his back which always cracks me up. He seems so serious and intent on getting where he's going.

I think he looks so much like Daniel right here!



We got caught in a little rain and Spencer tried out the umbrella while we waited it out under some shelter. We got more wet later when we went swimming in the afternoon, and though Spencer was hesitant at first, it was hard to get him out of the pool by the end.

Sarah, Emily and Jonathan joined us for fireworks in the evening after a yummy BBQ at Neil's.

Spencer was so excited at the fireworks but I think it was more because he was outside so late than it was to see the fireworks. He slept in till 8:30 this morning, which is 1 to 2 hours later than he usually gets up, so it was worth it after all. Plus, it was great to end a fun holiday with my two favorite people in the whole wide world. (And that strange glow in my mouth is just from the flash as far as I can tell.)