The Anderson Way of Life: 4th of July Weekend-Part 2 Finally

Friday, July 17, 2009

4th of July Weekend-Part 2 Finally

What a weekend we had! Lots of pictures means lots of memories were created. After Fossil Creek we headed to Flagstaff. First to do celebrate Mom's (Grandma's) and Rachel's Birthday!

Jacque even came down from SLC to spend the weekend with the family

Grandma and her Gransons (except for jackson who was sleeping with Jacque)
Saturday the 4th of July:

1st-the parade

The Clouse Nieces (Rachel, Katelyn, Madelyn and Ella)

The highlight of the parade for the boys was when they saw Star Wars coming down the street:

2nd: We went back to Grandpa and Grandma Clouses for a bunch of good times. Such as playing with Grandpa.

(None of my boys can keep their pants up!)

3rd: A water fight!

Poor Aunt Jacque thought she could sun bathe. Sorry...if you have a swim suit on you're fair game!

Miss Madelyn might have been the only little girl there, but she held her own...

She had Riley hiding out in the play tents for cover

Grandma noticed that one of their plants was starting to wilt. Grandpa lined the kids up with full water shooters and on the count of 3 they watered the plant. (optical illusion or truth? Is Riley really as skinny as the pole?)

4th: Shooting with Grandpa

We all had fun shooting BBs and arrows. We shot at pop cans across the driveway. Boyd hit four in a row!

5th: And of course after it was dark...Sparklers and Glow sticks! Aunt Jacque brought the sparklers down from Utah with her.

6th: Finally to bed!

Isn't he sweet? He fell asleep holding his glow sticks.

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

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Kara& BertJuly 19, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Good thing you got these done before reunion time pictures... I still crack up every time I see pictures of your boys maybe I should send Anson home with you he is so your kid!
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CamilleJuly 28, 2009 at 2:22 PM
The pics make me miss flag. I love your family it makes me smile to see them. Especially your parents. Jacque looks so dang hott can;t believe that chicka is still single!!!! Miss you Jenna so glad you have a blog where i can peek in on you! Happy Fourth!
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SavanaAugust 5, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Jenna- I saw your post on Jessica Dana's blog. Your boys are growing up so much! Would you mind if I watched your blog? I have one, but it is private, but of course you would be welcome to join if you want to. I just need your e-mail address. If you e-mail me at savananewton5@gmail.com I'll add you.
What a fun 4th, I miss Flagstaff summers!
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Friday, July 17, 2009

4th of July Weekend-Part 2 Finally

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