God bless America

This year we went out to Jake’s dad, Grandpa Jeff and Grammy Vicki’s to celebrate the fourth. They just built a new pool and we were so excited to go swim. The kids jumped and went down the slide all day long! They have jumping rocks at different levels, a rock waterfall with a grotto underneath and a water slide that goes so fast! Even Navy was brave enough to jump off the waterfall. The kids had a blast with their cousins. We had bbq for dinner and then swam some more. When it got dark we drove through valley of fire to the reservation to watch fireworks. It was incredible. People buy the fireworks and then they have a whole section where you can light them off. It is a constant firework show for hours long! Charlotte, Blayke, Benjamin and Noah loved watching them get lit. They said it looked like a battlefield.

We are very grateful to live in the USA. To be blessed that we can believe and celebrate how we want to with our families. In Idaho my dad talked to us about heroes. Captain Moroni and the title of liberty. How we still value today and need to defend- our religion, freedom, peace and our families. Talking to the kids about their great grandpa who died in war and was a hero, saving so many. How Jesus Christ died for all of us so that we can be forgiven for our sins and to live with him again and to be with our families forever. This talk has so much power and the kids sat, participating and listening the whole time. Watching their minds take in the importance of those values and those people in our lives as they learn about our country and history. This was perfect for the lead up to the fourth. The kids were so excited to celebrate with family. We sang patriotic songs and just loved being Americans. Navy combined all the songs and made her own song that she sang all day as she waved her little flag.

Thank you Jeff and Vicki for having us out to party for the USA! The kids are already asking when we can go back out, so we can’t wait for more swim days!