4th of JULY!

First things first, July 3rd...

So I wanted all the residents at work, Wasatch Care Center, to get a decent firework show even if it couldn't be everything they are used to. So I had saved $50 dollars of my budget to buy fireworks. So I went over to a tent in one of the grocery store parking lot and went over and told the guy that worked there that I had $50 and that I wanted to give the residents the best show that I could with that much. So he helped me find a good bundle for a good price and then also gave me a deal on a couple others so I could give them an even nicer show! So I went and stood in line to check out happy as could be because I felt like I was going to them an okay show. But I really had nothing big. The guy in front of me in line stood there with a huge fountain firework as big as a 5 gallon paint bucket. So he pays for the firework then turns around and gives it to me and says "This is for your residents." !!!!!!!!! Can you believe that! I only could mutter "thank you" before he left! I was blown away! I asked the guy at the checkout how much it cost and he said it was over 50 bucks! I just couldn't believe that someone could be so nice! I'll tell you what, that man reinstalled my hope and knowledge that people can be so kind and good! That was just wonderful and amazing to me! It made my day and a whole lot of others too! Anyway, so I was so excited, I invited my family to come join in and see the show! So we all enjoyed the fireworks together. And we had over 25 residents watch the fireworks (which is rare because most of them would be in bed by dark) but it was fun to see the residents get excited about the 4th of July, and I wish that guy could have seen how happy he made them! We saved his firework for the grand finale and it was awesome! What a wonderful night!

Afterward our family continued on with our family tradition of lighting sparklers together. It was great running around and throwing dangerous firesticks at each other :) (Jake) And seeing how big of a fire we could create in the parking lot! And when I say "we" I mean Jake again! :) Rebel!!! Ha ha! I was just so happy that my family came to support me and my job and my efforts to make it a nice night for the residents! I love em! Look at us, we are all just so happy! And It was awesome that Ryan and Shannon were able to be with us for all of this! It's too bad sometimes that they live in a land far far away called "California." :) But hopefully we'll all end up there :)
Here is evidence of Jake making a fire in the parking lot :). Note to self: never tell my boss about this blog or the fire in the parking lot! :) It was hard enough convincing her that we should have a firework show out there! :)

The 4th of July was awesome this year! It was jam packed with family, food, swimming, and fireworks, which should always be included on the 4th of July, but this year we also added a demolition derby which Matt and I have been hooked on since we went for the first time last year.
"Ultimate Frisbee" in the water with a football! Come on people, can you be a little more original!!! :)
Yes we are all professional synchronized divers! All except Matt, who claimed he was too close to the side every time! We have video of 'his "Oh no what do I do" fall' into the pool! It is hilarious! He did it like 3 times! Now that's impressive! Cutie Pie! I posted the video at the bottom!
Demolition Derby... I think we should make it a tradition!









Did you know that the first date Matt ever asked me on was to go see the Fireworks on the 24th but I had to say no because I was working down in Provo on that day! I'm glad we got married so we could share all the rest of em together! Life is good! and don't we just look so perfect together!
Happy Day!!!