Friday, July 25, 2008
rock the block
Last night, we attended what has to be the most incredible 24th of July party ever!! Here is how it went down...
The night started with a princesses and superheros children's parade, opening prayer and some brief comments about the pioneers and their tremendous sacrifice for us. Next it was time to party all night long...free food, cotton candy, face painting, bouncy slide, dunk tank, DJ, hula hoop contest (which Maddie won!!)
My biggest regret was that I put away my camera too soon...we headed to the park for fireworks...I was imagining the out-of-the-plastic-wrapper kind from the grocery store...WRONG! This was more like something put on by Orem City or the Stadium of Fire...really. Legal...I am not so sure, but they were so incredible! We even had a guest appearance from RocketChick! She straps fireworks onto her back and head and rides around on her bike. I sooo wish I had taken some pictures of that. I will be more prepared next year.
I found myself grateful for many things...fun friends and family to spend time with, incredibly generous people who are willing to share their time, talents and resources with others & our pioneer ancestors who sacrificed so much in order to obtain the blessings of the gospel that have been passed down to me and my family. Happy 24th of July!
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Last night really was incredible! I'm so glad you brought your camera. Once again you document all of the events for me. It was so fun seeing everyone, not to mention all of the partying going on. What a great 24th!
For a holiday that has so much meaning we really have had little tradition-I am so glad that we stopped by. It was incredible and an awesome example of goodness. Those people (including Erik & Britt) are absolutely amazing! We had a blast and am hoping for another invite next year! What a awesome tradition to celebrate our pioneers!
What a blast! That looks like it was so much fun. I was sad I wasn't feeling really well... I am looking forward to next year!!
looks like i missed out on an awesome party!
It was a tremendous party!! Thank you Erik and Brittany for inviting us and to all of their neighbors for there very generous night of fun! What a FUN neighborhood!! If it wasn't for their kindness...I would have never known the existence of ROCKETCHICK...And now my life will never be the same! :)
Looks like a ton of fun! I am sad that we missed it too. Did David and Sherry come? We saw them over at Don and Dennae's and I know that they were planning on going. They really wanted to see everyone. I hope we can make it next year!
You guys really have way too much fun! I'm glad you had such a great day. I'm grateful for the pioneers, too. Can you imagine arriving in the valley without any of the things that we so enjoy nowadays? Just thinking of all that hard work makes me sweat.
so this is where you guys were partying! that explains why i never see you around....is our ward not enough fun for you guys? just kidding...but that party sounds like the bomb, and i would've ditched our ward party for that one any day!!
Heather...I love your pictures and I will e-mail you pics of the fireworks. The party was such a blast! I am glad that you guys could come and I can't wait for next year.
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