Fourth of July

We were not able to make it back to Utah for the holiday which meant no Fairview cabin, no Aunt Stephanie's salsa, and no games with all the cousins. We thought there might have been a chance Sean would need some training back at headquarters in Utah but apparently he is exceeding expectations. The nerve.

So to help celebrate the fourth and settle into our new home, my mother came down for a week over the holiday weekend. She needed another vacation after she left Georgia since we had her willingly helping around the clock with home projects. I am pretty sure the only time my sewing machine and ironing board get used is when my mother comes to visit. The interior of our home look significantly better thanks to her, but more on that another time. Right now the focus is on the holiday.

Some friends in our church invited us to tag along for the morning festivities. First up was drive-thru breakfast from Chick-Fil-A. Peachtree City takes cart decorating very seriously during this holiday so we through together a two minute streamer decoration of our own. Next year we will have to prepare well in advance.

Then we were off to stake our parade-watching location. Luckily our friends were leading the way for we are still trying to get acquainted with the path system.

We made it but not without seeing a few hundred golf carts first. Apparently there are 10,000 registered in Peachtree.

We had a fabulous spot next to some fabulous families from our ward. It was great to finally put husbands with wives and children with their parents. Now we know who to call for a play-date.

Finally the boys got breakfast, and yes they did get more than splitting a fruit cup and chocolate milk. Quick factoid: Chick-Fil-A is headquartered in Atlanta so there are about three restaurants here for every McDonalds.

Although we missed the tradition of the Miner cabin in Utah, we were able to make the fourth fun here. I did not get a good shot of the aftermath of the parade but it was a gridlock of golf carts in every direction. It was quite the sight to see.

Thank you to those who make our freedoms and happiness possible. Hope everyone had a beautiful holiday.