The Fourth

See, I told you that I would eventually post again! We have had a busy summer at the Jones house, but it has been enjoyable. The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays, and this year was no exception. We woke up early to go to the breakfast held at the church, then headed over to North Ogden to watch Dallas march in the parade. It was the first time my little niece and nephew had ever been to a parade, so it was even more fun. The kids ended up with tons of candy and even a few Popsicles. Afterwards, we headed off to lunch and then home for a nap. Everyone came over for a barbecue dinner and we set off fireworks for about two hours. My neighbor Nancy and her little grandson joined us for the fireworks, and it was nice to get to talk to her for awhile.





Saturday Dallas and I went out for a belated anniversary celebration. We went to lunch and a movie, and we even got in a little shopping. He bought me "Pride and Prejudice" on DVD, the one that A&E put out a few years ago with Collin Firth. I thoroughly enjoyed my time away with him and we were able to relax and laugh for the whole afternoon. Sunday I received a new calling as Primary chorister on top of my ward missionary calling. I am very excited about it. I love working with the children in the church. their little spirits are just wonderful to be around.





Next week Mackenzie heads of to Girls Camp for the first time. I am excited and nervous for her. It will be such a wonderful experience for her, but she is so not an outdoor sleep in a tent and no indoor plumbing kind of a girl. Dallas is going with her, and they are coming back early so they can go to the family reunion on Thursday. Busy, busy, busy, but i really do prefer it that way. I promise to be better about posting. I am getting my scheduling back to normal and not feeling so overwhelmed, so it will be easier. TTFN



Dallas marching(well really just walking) in the parade.




The girls waiting for the parade to start and DJ thrilled with the firetruck passing by.



My niece Kylie looking very patriotic!






DJ watching the fireworks, and my kiddos playing with their sparklers.

Posts

Okay, I know I have been severely lax in my posting lately, but I promise that I will be posting new pictures and wonderful tidbits of our life this week. Things are crazy here as you can imagine, but I am starting to get used to eleven people in my house and am making time to put everything up. Just give me a day or two, three tops!