Independence Day Weekend

Over the long Independence Day weekend we spent a couple of days in Show Low and the actual 4th in Mesa. We had a good time at the parade in Show Low and saw 2 (and 2 more from a distance) firework shows in the valley. The 3rd was a busy day for us. First we did the parade in Show Low, lunch at Bryan's parent's house, celebrated Chris's birthday, drove back to Mesa, and went to downtown Mesa for all the awesome festivities. On the 4th we went to my parent's house for dinner with them and my sister's family. Then saw the firework show in Tempe with Brock & Marissa. It was a very busy couple of days.

The boys with their grandpa riding the bucket

Colby being silly in the back of the bucket. They were getting it ready for the parade.

Colby helping his grandparents get the house ready for the rest of the family to arrive. They just remodeled the entire outside of their home.

PARADE:

Day of the parade. waiting for it to begin

The Holladay family in the parade

papa & the grandkids minus Carson, he was in the stroller

The stroller is where Carson hung out for the parade.

watching the parade after we had finished walking in it. We handed out cups for free DQ ice cream & candy too.

On the deck at DQ with Aunt Lori, Carson & cousin Makenna

Bryan pulling around best buddies Colby & Marissa, Owen. Just outside DQ.

DOWNTOWN MESA:
We had a blast at the downtown Mesa fourth of July festivities. They had all sorts of free activities including carnival games, bouncers, water play activities, shows, exhibits, bands, vendors, safety vehicles, and much more. We saw an awesome show, Captured Miracles, a history to how we became a country.

Colby wanted picture after picture of all the cool military vehicles. Here are just a couple of his favorites.

carnival games with neat little prizes

going down the bouncer. They also had watermelon for a contest too!

Colby loved all of his stickers he got along with his American flag. He was so excited to wave it around.

Martha & George Washington at the Heritage exhibits
Mesa also had a great firework show!