Family Night: 4th Of July

Tonight, Caren and Forrest hosted another great family night event. This time, the theme was, fittingly, the 4th of July. Caren and Forrest had done some fun patriotic things with their kids throughout the day, and then, tonight, Zack and I, Christy and baby C, and Lindsey, Chris, and baby R all joined the festivities for dinner and further fun.

Dinner was delicious. We had hamburgers, baked beans, chips, dip, and corn on the cob. Caren made some REALLY good Strawberry Lemonade, and Forrest had made 2 desserts. The first was an american flag cookie whip topping type dessert, and the second was homemade vanilla ice cream. I was definitely on a sugar high by the end of the night.

Forrest's impressive cookie dessert

singing happy birthday to the United States of America

After dinner, we had a "parade" It was GREAT. It started out with a stirring rendition of "It's a grand ol' flag" and the kids proudly waving their American Flags. Then, the girls had decorated their wagon and bikes and they rode them up and down the drive way. After that, they formed a marching band, playing their drums (sand pails and wooden spoons) while J played the recorder. Then, they climbed into their wagon and Forrest pulled them while they threw candy at the eager bystanders. AKA the adults.

SO Cute!

Even little baby C got involved!

"Floats"

"the marching band drum line"

tossing candy to the crowds

Little R enjoying her ride

After the parade, we took a break for dessert. Then, we had a fireworks display. The kids LOVED it!!! :)


Once the fireworks were over, it was time for the little ones to head to bed for the night. They were disappointed to have to go to sleep, but they had an absolute BLAST for the 4th of July inspired night! Way to go Team Jonsie! Another big success!!! Thanks for letting us be a part of your fun night!