Reflecting back on this Fourth of July weekend....

We were super busy this year, as ALWAYS! On Friday the 3rd, Jeff got home early in the morning, then we got up and got the cleaning (me) and cooking (Jeffey) done.... as we had our annual Friends and family BBQ that evening. It was lots of fun, and Brandi & Shane brought their newest addition, Cash for us to love on. Oh, they brought tons of FANTASTIC fireworks. (thank you for sharing with us!) We (Jess, Jason, kiddo's, Debbie & her California family, Damian and Dawnee & Shultz, Ron, Marisa Jayk and Miranda, and my faithful fans, Mom & Dad) had a great time "OHHH, AHHH-ing" at the fireworks! Thank the LORD for great family and friends!
Early on the 4th, Jeffey headed to the Fire Hall to wash the firetrucks for the parade. He came home long enough to change into his uniform (super handsome) and head back to take the trucks in the parade.... Andy went with him to throw candy. Marisa and I got the Anniversary party stuff ready, then we all headed to the parade. We sat with my grandparents who have sat at the SAME place to watch the parade for 70 years. No, I am not exaggerating! They have been there EVERY year in the same spot! Funny, huh? So, we sat as a FAMILY to watch the parade.... it was nice to just watch this year, as my children and I have NEVER just watched the parade!!! We seem to always participate! Most likely we will again next year. Anyhow, it was a lovely parade, and the kids enjoyed catching candy with their newly-introduced-cousins.
Then we came home and had a lovely lunch with most of the Betson family, then had cake and ice cream in my Grandparents honor. It was a lovely afternoon, and my gparents seemed to really enjoy visiting with the family and the folks that stopped by. Jeffey left at 4:00 to prepare the fireworks display, and was gone with that until 11:00 p.m. ARGH!!!!! But, public service must be done!
Meggie & I had a nap, and then we all got ready to go to the rodeo. It was a wonderful rodeo, and the stock/cowboys were really good! We were definitely entertained! Loved the pretty girls riding with the flags, the awesome saddle bronc riders that fell into the mud, and the bull riding! WHOO HOOO! It was our favorite! Then the lights came down, and fireworks came up! It was a great display, and we were so impressed! WHOO HOO! That's our Daddy-O lighting them off! YEA! God Bless the USA!
Sunday, we spent cleaning up from the parties. We did get over to Chadron to see the new Ice Age movie with Jess and Jason & and family. It was a great movie, and the kiddo's loved it-minus Meggie. She still can't really sit still for movies. She is like her Mom, and really isn't a TV watcher. So, I took her to the potty 5 million times, coaxed her to eat her popcorn, and just wrestled her in her seat! Not fun for Mommy! Oh, well, we tried!
Last night the boys had their game in the Tournament at Chadron. They played Chadron Red, and really forgot to bring their game with them.... they didn't play as well as they did last week, and didn't have the drive, either. SO, we lost..... bummer. But Andy's buddy, Tyler got to play the winning team. So we watched them play the championship game at 8:00. Blue team beat the Red team! Tyler's team WON! WHOO HOO! It was fun to watch! Then we headed to McD's for a celebratory supper.... (UGH!)
Lights out when we got home..... Mommy really tired!