☆ celebrating independence ☆

I'm convinced that no one does the 4th of July quite like Rupert. It's one thing that this small, quaint community does right.  A week long celebration, it was one of my favorite things growing up and still is.  I'm pretty sure it's a big reason why the 4th of July is my absolute favorite!

our little firecrackers

they're so so fun!

especially {together}

daily trips to the square are a must.
we loved the food .. friends .. family
and did we mention fireworks??

Jackobi, as always, loved the fireworks.  Pink and purple are her favorites.  Kashton's eyes were glued to the sky.  Nate had to work the night of the fireworks so we had a little fireworks show of our own. We had fun with sparklers and learned that among Jason's many talents, he can sommersault with sparkler in hand.  [picture below]  We roasted marshmellows and had a fun little celebration.

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[july 4th]

we started the morning off right
red, white and blue pancakes
yes, please!

then headed to the parade with mom, Sara and Emaiya.  It was so much fun and perfect weather.  The girls loved the parade and the half.dozen popsicles they shared between the two of them.  After the parade we headed to Ike & Roberta's for a picnic.

me & my girl ::

the crew! headed down to get our final firework fix before stands closed.

we love grandpa!

Jackobi & Syd trying out their "firework" cupcakes ... yum!

later we headed to Joann & Brad's for some family fun.

at the end of the day, it was home sweet home. we're lucky enough to have an awesome view to our neighbor's firework show. it was the perfect end to our day.  snuggled up with my two little kidlets (hopefully next year nate won't have to work!)  doesn't get much better.  happy independence day.  we're so thankful for the wonderful nation we live in and all those who have seved to keep us safe and free.