Proud to be an American~

A lot has happened since my last post months ago. The biggest thing is we have moved to Peoria, which is on the west side of the Phoenix Valley.(Have I mentioned I hate moving?!) We made lots of trips to Utah, one to work for Dr. Larsen for 2 weeks, a Claybaugh family vacation in St. George, a quick trip to Kanab for Sage's graduation, and last week was spent in Kanab for the 4th. We've also had family come and visit us here several times. In the midst of all that we celebrated our 5th anniversary along with Hudson's 4th birthday! I am happy to say that we will not leave for another month until Cara's wedding in August. Tim and I have decided that we have spent way too much time apart this past year, since moving to AZ, and vow not to do so in the next. I get a headache just thinking of all the things that need to be documented for us.So I will start with the most recent the

4th of July!

The 4th has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love the parade, city park fun, food, family, friends, and fireworks. We had to drive home after the festivities in the afternoon yesterday so that Tim could work today, which was a little sad, but we made it home in time to watch an amazing fireworks display.

Every year the last "float" in the parade is the firetrucks with sirens blaring and water spraying, it is always a highlight. I must admit that I never liked it growing up, but Ash and Tanner would follow the trucks down the street coming back soaking wet! It is fun to see Hudson get a little more daring each year!

This little miss is my favorite! She is starting to walk! I love her turquoise bracelet.

The splash pad is a must on this hot day! Although we did have nice cloud cover for most of it.

We found the best spot to watch fireworks outside a baseball stadium near our home.

The boys were in awe! Who isn't?

My favorite part is cuddling with my boys as they watch the fireworks!

Happy 4th of July!