Happy Independence Day
I am weary folks. Today was a busy busy day! For the past couple of years, pretty much since our trip to Nauvoo two summers ago, we had been planning a trip to the south for the bi-annual Westover Family reunion. But this year the plans fell through when the cost of a 3 day trip just wasn’t a justifiable expense. We knew it was important for some to go so we sent Dad and Jeff. They have had a very productive trip there getting to catch up with family and digitizing tons of family photos. Meanwhile, back at home, we were going to have a different 4th…no fireworks in front of Jeff’s house. This break in tradition is almost un-American. What’s a family to do? Throw a party of course! So, while Dad and Jeff were partying it up in Georgia, the rest of us had a little shindig back here at home. The bounce castle and snow cone machine were HUGE hits. They were delivered the night before and won’t be picked up until tomorrow because who wants to work on the 4th?! I definitely got my money’s worth out of that rental. Our morning started much earlier than I anticipated. I kept Madelyn, Emma and Michaela pretty busy last night and didn’t even send them to bed until after 10. Still, they were up before 7. It was going to be a long day.
The day was filled with lots of water fights – on the slip-n-slide, with water guns and water balloons, too! The bounce castle not only provided hours of entertainment for the little kids but the big ones – adults and teenagers – got ample use of it too. What a great way to spend the day! I think I am sunburned. My feet certainly hurt. The food was really good. The company top-notch. I don’t think I have ever spent a full day in our front yard before. It was better than a park! I had hoped to see fireworks tonight. I sent Michaela to take a nap at 7 and attempted to wake her shortly before 9. She was not having it. She was delirious – at one point she got up and announced she was “making her way to an exit.” Um..okay? She had no idea where to go after that. That girl is so tired she may just sleep until noon tomorrow. Today was a good day.
