4th of July Festivities

Our 4th of July celebration was a two-day event this year and began with a fun barbecue and swimming party for the kids at Michael and Amy McGourty's home on the 3rd. The McGourty's had a slip-and-slide, baby pool, and blow-up swim park set up for the kids. Even though it got a little cold when the wind started blowing, the kids had a blast. There were a lot of kids to play with and many adults to visit with.

Matthew, William, and Ian (Molly's son) at the McGourty's

On July 4th, we continued our celebration by attending a barbecue and swimming party at Todd and Jan Dinsmore's home. It was such a beautiful day that the kids did not want to get out of the pool. We were finally able to convince them to get out of the pool after many hours of swimming when the fireworks were about to begin. We had an amazing view of the Ontario fireworks, Payette fireworks, and many other small shows that were taking place in the valley from Todd and Jan's home. We had such an enjoyable 4th of July and are grateful that we were able to spend the holiday with many wonderful friends and family members!

Matthew had such a wonderful day swimming and doing front flips off the diving board.

Even though Peter was not able to swim very well at the beginning of the day, he improved
significantly and was even doing cartwheels and front flips off the diving board by the end of the day.

William had a lot of "lifeguards" during the day. He really enjoyed swimming and eating bean dip!

Joseph lounged in the shade all day and was cuddled by many people, including Mema.
Chevy (Dane Dinsmore's black lab) appointed himself as Joseph's protector.
He kept watch over Joseph by laying in front of him and checking on him throughout the day. It was so cute!

Enjoying the fireworks!
Matthew, William, Peter, Kyle and Carly Meyer