Independence Day

We had an extra special 4th this year... Aunt Michelle and Cousin Kate came to visit, and they brought Memere and Papa with them! The girls had such a good time together, and I can't wait to get together sometime down in Utah.

Of course we couldn't miss the Valdez 4th of July Parade!! All the kids came home with lots of loot, most of which melted by the end of the day it was so hot. Bella & Kailyn showing their patriotic spirit.

Ethan Weber becoming the envy of all the local kids!

After the parade, we had a few people over for a BBQ, and what would a BBQ be without watermelon? Charlie ate an entire watermelon by himself, I think!

The girls spent lots of time outside with gorgeous weather.

Kate loves the water so much that we turned the sprinkler on for her and she had a blast ! Kids always amaze me - our tap water is glacier fed (read... VERY cold!!!). Even Kailyn, Miss Tough Alaska Girl, wanted nothing to do with it! But Kate showed her Alaska spirit for sure!!!