**4th Of July Fun!**

This year we had our friends and family over for a pool party and barbecue for the 4th. Mikkel's sister, her husband and two kids live in Colorado so it was fun to spend time with them while they were here visiting! We started the day by swimming and laying around the pool. Mikkel, Brennen, and Joel played an aggressive game of keep away and water basketball. The kids had fun splashing in the water and playing around with each other. We ate tons of great food then got right back in the pool for more fun.

Vennis and I
Kacia, Laila, and Chandler
Jacine, Mikkel, Laila, and Chandler
Joel and Mikkel lounging by the pool

My cute mom and I

Mikkel's parents, Donavon, Kandra, and Jacine. Our neighbor

Trevor is in the back ground unaware that he is being captured in the

picture as well.

Trevor's wife Lesley with her sister Meredith and husband Brandon
Mikkel and I preparing some food
Vennis with her husband Josh, enjoying some of Lesley's
awesome, chocolate, crock pot cake.

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We all had such a great time and enjoyed being with each other. After the sun went down we sat on our balcony and watched about 10 different fire work shows from all over the valley. We are so lucky to have an awesome view from the back of our house. We still got to enjoy them with out the crowds and traffic. They were delightful! Trevor, Lesley, Meredith, and Brandon belted out patriotic hymns from next door, which added to the magical evening! Thanks for providing the music guys!!