Happy 4th of July!

We had a very busy Independence Day this year.  My friend Holly and I organized a neighborhood Potluck breakfast at the park.  Who doesn't like a Pancake breakfast on the 4th of July?!?!?  We had a great turn out and Gini Cates decided last minute to make homemade scones freshly fried.  They were to die for!!!  There was so much good food and so many wonderful people. 
After the breakfast, we ran out to Utah Lake to spend time with Trent's family on the lake with the jet skis. It was warm and mostly bug free and the kids loved riding with Aunt Amy and Grandpa.  Grandma Bassett, as usual, brought in an impressive spread for lunch and then we headed home for some much needed R&R. 
After some rest, while Trent was working on homework, the kids and I headed out to get some fireworks and ice cream.  The kids were so excited about the fireworks (especially the tanks, chickens, and snaps).
We grilled up some burgers and then I got to baking Grant's cake for the following day.
That night we went to the park and lit off fireworks with our neighbors.  They brought some impressive ones (not snaps and tanks, but ariels!)By 10:20 pm we were tuckered out so we left (even though they still had loads to go!)

It was a wonderful, yet tiring day!