Monday, July 20, 2009

Fireworks at the Beach!

We had a fun filled day on the fourth which started with Travis and I running in the Lake Forest 5K (not my idea). My mom, Nate, and Teagan all really wanted to run in it and they dragged Travis and I along with them. It was a lot harder than I could have ever imagined and it made me realize how out of shape I was, but I accomplished my goal of finishing it under an hour, I think we did 43 mins and that was with pushing Graham in the stroller. Now I have a goal for next year's race! I didn't get any pictures but thats ok. Next we went to my parent's ward pancacke breakfast which was super yummy and then went to the Lake Forest parade. It was fun but really hot! We needed a few hours to relax out of the sun, so we went home to rest. Then it was off to Dana Point to watch the fireworks. It was the perfect setting, the moon was almost full and the fireworks were amazing! It was some of the best I have seen and sitting on the beach was perfect. I can't wait for next year!
Graham and Travis are relaxing by the beach as we wait for dinner to come.

Our family picture with out matching shirts! Aren't we cute!? :)

My favorite beach shot.

Graham was loving being at the beach, I know he will be a beach bum one day.

As the sun went down, it got cold so we all bundled up as we waited for the fireworks.

Grandma and Grandma Harmor glad to be out of the sun!

The kids had a great time playing the sand.

Both Grandma Sims'!

Teagan brought some awesome fourth of July decorations for us to wear. We were pretty dorky looking but we had a great time!

Graham even dressed up for our family picture!

Payton all dressed up!

Charlotte, Payton, and Lillian looking festive!

Charlotte and Payton with big smiles!

Payton and Nate getting ready for the fireworks!

Grandpa was helping all the kids get some glow necklaces.

Here we are all bundled up right before the fireworks started! Of course, Graham was asleep before it started but I am not sure he would have enjoyed them anyway, he hates loud noises!

What a great fourth!

1 comment:

Ashley said...

We had soooo much fun that weekend! We need to make it a family tradition to run the race and add it to our traditional parade and beach day!