Happy Independence Day

With the holiday falling on  a weekday this year, I agreed to stay home for the fourth with the caveat that we actually do something. Not just sit around the house which is what we (understandably) do when we we are actually in town. We ended up having an amazing day! We started out at the park where the city had set up carnival rides, booths, games, karaoke, and all sorts of fun-ness.

Jenna's first ride of the day was on the swings and she was in absolute heaven! 

Then she wanted to ride the "train". {which is essentially opened up 50 gallon water barrels with wheels being pulled by a ATV} She was all for it until she realized we wouldn't be riding with her and may be out of her line of site. Check out the series of naughty looks we got until she starts to get the hang of it. 

And finally we got a smile!

I totally had a Pollyanna moment loading Jenna up with corn on the cob and watermelon. I was on the hunt for a giant piece of cake like they had in the movie...no such luck. 

 And because we were so close, and because she's obsessed with it, we stopped so Jenna could ride the carousal. Once again, pure joy. 

 Then we headed  home for nap time. We had sufficiently worn Jenna out that she actually took a nap! WAHOO! That evening we headed over to the SkyWest sponsored concert and firework show. It was an absolute blast. We got a great dinner, fun company, and really a fun night all the way around. Casey's brother, Matt, joined us for day. Jenna has so much fun with him. 

During the concert all of the kids started to gather in front of the stage for dancing and flag waving and Jenna was all over it! 

She found an older girl who took to Jenna and the next thing I know Jenna is getting a piggy back ride for like 20 minutes from this cute little gal. Jenna was thrilled. 

 The "firewoks" had to have been one of Jenna's favorite things. She is in no way frightened by them or the noise. They just seem to make her happy. 

For the record, anything having to do with fire is called fireworks. So if she tells you that your house has firewoks, it means your house is burning to the ground and I suggest you call 911. 

Bottom line, I would call this a holiday well spent...