I love the Fourth of July! I love celebrating our country and the freedom we have - I really do. After being in other countries, you can't help but marvel at the opportunity, organization and resources that America has. As soon as I start taking it for granted again, I'm going back to El Salvador or Taiwan for a visit haha. I really feel so blessed to be an American! I ALSO love this holiday because of all the festivities that have become part of it. We celebrated the day with BBQ's, a parade, a carnival and fireworks - so fun! Here's some pics of the parade. . .
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| Some of Wayne's sisters and cousins camped out the night before the parade (an absolute necessity in Provo if you want a space) so we had an awesome set-up. It was perfect weather (slightly overcast), PLUS there was a table packed with food. I'm not much of a parade person, but even I had fun at this one. Thanks you guys!! |
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| Elise, Unga, Rachel, Vai and Malia |
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| Baby Tali and Aunty Sili |
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| The next-to-be-wed couple Kina and Konner. Our spot was right in front of Konner's house so he went back and forth getting us things - fans, food, etc. - to make our parade experience more comfortable. PLUS, the potty in his house was extremely convenient. Thanks so much Konner! |
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| When the BYU float went by a random guy gave Mata a players card from the stack he was handing out. It turned out to be her husband, Travis. So cool, huh. |
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| Tali, Kina, Jack, Mata, Melba, Nia, Sili, Tia, me and Lene |
Happy Independence Day! God Bless America!!
2 comments:
You're so right, Mary!
We are SO blessed to be American, AND to live in America!
Happy Birthday, America!
i love 4th of july here!! it is sooo much fun!! i love the whole camping on university ave thing too. i even did it preggos!! hehehe!!
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