July 4th

The 4th of July was suppose to be spent in Lander Wyoming, but plans changed when the state of Wyoming issued a fire ban.  The weather has been so warm and dry with no moisture since Memorial Day weekend.   Fires have been ragging all over Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. 

The kids and I had been in Highland Utah visiting Michelle and her family for the past week.  Matt came to spend the holiday with us and take us back to Wyoming.  We all decided that the 4th of July just wouldn't be the same without fireworks so we changed course and headed to Logan Utah for the firework show.  The kids loved it.  They all thanked us for letting them watch the fireworks, which of course made it all worth it.

After the show we headed to the car to make the trip to Grace to spend the night at Matt's parents' house.  As we slowly trudged through traffic we discovered a huge piece of metal in our tire.  We made it to the Walmart parking lot and after unloading our packed car we put the spare on, repacked the car and once again were on our way to Grace.

After a long night we woke and headed to the Soda Springs parade and mini carnival.  The kids had a blast.  Especially when someone drove by in the parade and threw out handfuls of nickels.  Something I have never witnessed before.  At the carnival,  a booth was giving away stuffed animals to every kid that went through, which was also a hit with my kids.

Later that evening we finally made it back to Lander safe and sound.